Bayern Munich star David Alaba puts top clubs on red alert as he leaves exit talks open

Bengaluru, March 7: Star Bayern Munich defender David Alaba has put all the top European clubs on red alert by admitting that he could move on from Germany to experience a new adventure. The 25-year-old has recently been linked with Real Madrid and Barcelona whereas Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United all also keeping tabs on him.

The player has a contract with the German champions till 2021 but the Bayern academy product in his latest comments has appeared to suggest he could be open to a move to a new side in the future.

Taking a different path:

"I am aware that I one day will have to make the decision, and I still feel great here," Alaba said. "But I can also imagine taking a different path, making the next step or seeking a new challenge.

"But I leave that open for now. I have goals for this season I want to reach. That's why there is no place for those thoughts right now."

"What will I do in the future? It's something I'm wondering since I do not see myself here for five more years.

"In football, nothing happens very fast and I know that there will come a time to make a decision. I set short-term goals."

Ever since making his debut in 2010, the Austria international has been one of the best players in the German giant's side and has won six Bundesliga titles - including the last five in a row - as well as the Champions League and four German Cups.

The versatile player who can play at left-back, in midfield or as a centre-back is also a mainstay in Jupp Heynckes' side this term also and has played 28 times for Bayern this season, scoring once assisting twice.