Real Madrid have confirmed new signing David Alaba has tested positive for COVID-19.
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.
A brief club statement read: “Real Madrid C. F. confirm that our player David Alaba has tested positive for COVID-19.
The addition of Alaba will help make up for the departures of Raphael Varane and Sergio Ramos. Varane is joining Manchester United and Ramos signed with Paris Saint-Germain.
Alaba will be able to return to pre-season training with his club teammates once he tests negative.
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema tested positive for COVID-19 last week.
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