CHELSEA target David Alaba is yet to agree a move to Real Madrid.
That’s according to Bayern Munich president Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, who concedes the star is ’99.9 per cent’ likely to leave the Allianz Arena.
Chelsea target David Alaba is yet to agree a contract with Real MadridCredit: EPA
Alaba, 28, is out of contract this summer and has so far rejected the chance to extend his deal.
Real Madrid were thought to have agreed terms with the Austrian.
But reports claim Chelsea remain optimistic they can lure Alaba to London after making Thomas Tuchel their new manager.
And the Blues have been given a boost in their transfer efforts by Bayern chief Rummenigge, who insists Real Madrid have made no contact over a deal for Alaba.
He said: “Florentino Perez has not contacted us. Nor does he have to.
“From January 2 the player is free to sign wherever he wants. That’s how FIFA rules dictate it, that’s how the business works.
“I don’t know to what extent the negotiations with Real Madrid have advanced, all I know is that they’re a great club.
“It does not matter they are living in a difficult time and have not been as successful years as they’re used to, it is a great club and you have to understand the player.
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“Nothing has been decided to date, but the chances of him leaving are around 99.9 per cent.
“He has made the decision to try something new. He remains very committed to Bayern on the pitch, which is proof of his seriousness.
“He’s still the same charming guy we all love and he deserves to be treated well until the last day.
“I would be excited if we would say goodbye to him with many titles when the season is over.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
