{
  "id": 9601342,
  "title": "Summer Real Madrid departure finally finds new club",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/summer-real-madrid-departure-finally-finds-new-club",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T18:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/summer-real-madrid-departure-finally-181500445.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "David Alaba, the former Real Madrid star, has found a new club for himself this week, extending his playing days. The news comes after confirmation that the Austrian is set to sign terms with Serie A side Udinese. Alaba, who was one of several high-profile players granted a departure from Spain’s capital this past summer, was largely sidelined for most of his time at Real Madrid. After his contract expired this summer, the 34-year-old was free to explore his options with the assistance of his representatives. According to transfer market insider Fabrizio Romano, Alaba has indeed found a new home. The former Real Madrid and FC Bayern centre-back has signed a one-year deal with Udinese, which will keep him at the Italian club until June 2027.",
  "summary": "Former Real Madrid star David Alaba has this week found for himself a new employer, to prolong his playing days. This comes amid confirmation of the Austrian preparing to pen terms with Serie A side U...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Real Madrid confirm Ibrahima Konate injury as return date revealed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/real-madrid-confirm-ibrahima-konate-injury-as-return-date-revealed",
        "published": "2026-09-24T16:45:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}