An Aston Villa star has confirmed that Real Madrid showed interest in signing him in 2021, but the transfer collapsed. The player explained, "I understand why they signed Alaba instead," referring to Real Madrid's acquisition of David Alaba from Bayern Munich that summer.
Alaba joined Real Madrid on a free transfer in 2021, bringing extensive experience and versatility. The Aston Villa player acknowledged that the club's decision to pursue Alaba was justified given his pedigree.
