Following his official arrival at Udinese, D. Alaba attended a press conference unveiling. Here is the second part of his remarks.

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【D. Alaba: I'm happy to take responsibility. I've always been this way with the national team, Bayern, and Real Madrid】

【D. Alaba: I've been following Serie A for many years. It's one of the top leagues in the world】

You've arrived at this club and received a tremendous welcome and great honor. But I'd like to ask you: this is a club that once had legendary superstars like Zico, Pizzarro, and Di Natale. Do you feel the weight of responsibility that comes with this historical legacy? Do you believe you will become another major milestone in the club's history? Do you feel this responsibility?

D. Alaba: "I know what kind of player I am. I came here to play good football and to write a new chapter in my career. I have a lot of experience, and I know my strengths and qualities. I want to give everything to the team and everyone wholeheartedly. As for outside noise and opinions, I don't pay too much attention to them.

My first question: What do you think of this city, this club, and the people here?

D. Alaba: "Yes, I like it very much. It's a beautiful and charming small Italian city. I've walked through the city center and eaten at restaurants, and I feel very comfortable and relaxed. The club's infrastructure is excellent—truly top-notch. All the staff are warm and welcoming. In these first few days, I can't say I was shocked, but I'm very impressed by the professionalism and infrastructure here. Yes, everything is excellent.

Second question: not far from the Austrian border...

D. Alaba: "Yes, I've already met some Austrian fans, and in Serie A, I'll be playing alongside other Austrian players too. Austrian fans make you feel like you're at home, just like when I played in Munich and Madrid. I feel very comfortable here and genuinely happy to see familiar faces.

I'd like to ask the sporting director: with a superstar like him joining the team, have your expectations for this season increased accordingly?

Gianluca Nani, Udinese Sporting Director: "I want to emphasize that we don't want to create additional pressure for anyone. To be more precise, this is about confirming and strengthening our ambitions. I always stress that a club like Udinese needs to secure 40 points as quickly as possible to guarantee safety, and then elevate our aspirations and pursue higher targets. When you have a team with excellent players like D. Alaba, Saniyolo, Kénan Davis, and Souley, that sends a very clear message.

"Of course, this doesn't mean we're setting random specific targets, but we're committed to continuous growth. For us, what David brings is invaluable—not just his outstanding abilities as a player, but also his experience, leadership, and the mentality he brings as a leader. The final results will naturally follow from all the right decisions we've made."

David, I'd like to ask you two things: Do you have any footballer friends in Italy that you know and stay in touch with? Earlier you mentioned playing as a center-back—do you mean playing as a sweeper in a three-back system or as a left center-back as is typically expected?

D. Alaba: "Yes, I've spoken with several friends who have played or are playing in Italy. For example, L. Modrić (currently playing for AC Milan), whom I've been in contact with over the past few weeks. I've also consulted with F. Ribéry (who played for Fiorentina and Salernitana), and I've spoken with M. Arnautović (who played for Inter Milan) and has experience in Serie A as well. They're all close friends who can give me comprehensive insights into this league.

"Regarding my specific position, as I mentioned before, I've discussed it with the head coach, and he'll ultimately decide where I play. I can play as a sweeper in a three-back system or as a left center-back. It's best to ask the head coach about this.

I have a question for you, Nani. I've just heard everyone say that signing D. Alaba is a rare opportunity. Udinese's tradition is not to buy players just for the sake of buying, so apart from being an excellent market opportunity, does acquiring D. Alaba also address a real defensive need, given the team conceded many goals previously, or is it both?

Gianluca Nani, Udinese Sporting Director: "We've consistently identified that when faced with outstanding players and excellent market opportunities, we remain highly alert and commit fully. Initially, the idea of signing David seemed more like a distant dream than a realistic opportunity, but gradually it became a real possibility. At the same time, the head coach specifically requested top-quality defenders. So it was both a genuine necessity and an excellent opportunity, which ultimately motivated us to push forward decisively and complete this deal. Moreover, when a top-tier superstar expresses a desire to join, you must always be ready and move quickly to finalize the agreement."

Welcome. I'd like to ask you: have you trained with the new team recently? Have you had the chance to get to know your teammates deeply, especially your defensive partner Souley? We all know he's an exceptional player. What's your initial assessment and impression of your defensive partner? Additionally, as an Udinese member, you once said you still have much to prove to yourself. After such an excellent career and overcoming countless difficulties, what does "proving something to yourself" at Udinese mean to you?

D. Alaba: "There was a period when I wasn't with the club because I was on international duty. Then I came here and started training hard with the whole team, and naturally got to know my defensive partner deeply. Souley is an excellent representative of the outstanding quality of this team. He has a very high competitive level and is a key player who can determine match outcomes, which he demonstrated fully during his career and in recent matches. In these first few days of training, I've deeply felt his exceptional abilities.

"My decision to join Udinese is certainly not based on my past achievements. Rather, it's about my future. I'm an ambitious person, always eager to pursue more, and that's why I chose this project—because in my view, it's an important one and absolutely the right step in my career. I don't need to prove anything to anyone. I came here to start a new chapter in my career, to help the team with the quality and experience I've accumulated over many years, and I remain a true professional footballer.

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