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David Alaba opens up on his decision to join Real Madrid after leaving Bayern Munich on a free after 13-year stint... as versatile defender again insists the club were 'top of my list' despite Liverpool's interest

Real Madrid's newest star David Alaba has opened up on his decision to join the club this summer, and also insisted that a number of his Austria team-mates could impress at Euro 2020 to earn moves away.

The versatile Alaba left Bayern Munich after his contract ran down and was promptly snapped up by LaLiga giants Madrid, who offered him a bumper contract.

And now, he has revealed his thoughts on heading to the Bernabeu, and admitted that Madrid had been the best option after his shock departure from Bavaria was officially announced.