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Real Madrid’s David Alaba tests positive for COVID-19

Real Madrid have confirmed new signing David Alaba has tested positive for coronavirus.

Alaba, who played in all of Austria’s Euro 2020 matches, agreed to join Madrid following the expiration of his contract with Bayern Munich, where he had spent his entire career, winning 27 trophies.

The 29-year-old – who has taken Madrid’s number four shirt vacated by Sergio Ramos – was officially unveiled at the Santiago Bernabeu on July 21.

However, his pre-season preparations have been hit by a positive COVID-19 test. Madrid revealed the news in a brief statement on their official website. They did not clarify whether Alaba was asymptomatic.

Alaba, who has signed a five-year deal with Los Blancos, is the second Madrid player to test positive in as many weeks after Karim Benzema also contracted the virus.

With Madrid having agreed to sell Raphael Varane to Manchester United, Alaba is set to lead a new-look defence this season.

Carlo Ancelotti’s team were beaten 2-1 by the Rangers in a pre-season friendly on Sunday – Alaba did not feature, but has been training with the squad.

 

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