An Aston Villa player has confirmed that Real Madrid expressed interest in signing him in 2021, but the transfer ultimately fell through. The player, who remains unnamed in the report, said he understands why the Spanish club opted to sign David Alaba instead.
The revelation came in an interview published by Madrid Universal on November 2, 2026. The player stated: "I understand why they signed Alaba instead." No further details about the player's identity or the specific circumstances of the collapsed move were disclosed.
