Hansi Flick admits David Alaba looks set to leave Bayern Munich amid links to Real Madrid – but, he says, "hope dies last".
Alaba, 28, is out of contract with the Bundesliga giants at the end of the season and widespread reports have claimed he has agreed to join Real on a free transfer.
The player’s father, George Alaba, said on Tuesday that no decision had yet been made over his future, with other clubs still interested.
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Madrid seems to be his most likely destination but, after 12 years and more than 400 games in Munich, Flick would love to see him stay.