Real Madrid continue to rebuild after a titleless season marked by the absence of Toni Kroos. The German genius’s retirement left a huge void in Real Madrid’s midfield, a void that was difficult to fill in terms of control, composure and clarity on the ball.
Now the sports management is working to find his ideal replacement… and in Germany, there’s already one name that checks out all the boxes: Angelo Stiller.
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As a 24-year-old, the Stuttgart midfielder has been one of the Bundesliga’s sensations. With a sober, precise and intellectual style, he has drawn inevitable comparisons with his compatriot Kroos. It is not only the quality of his distribution, but also his tactical balance and ability to organize from the ground up that impresses. At Valdebebas, they see him as a real option to regain the lost weight in midfield.
The interest from merengue is no coincidence. Stiller has already been recommended by Kroos himself, and the club’s head of recruitment, Juni Calafat, has informed Florentino Perez that the player has rejected an enquiry from Bayern Munich, pending a transfer to Real Madrid. The footballer is determined to wear white and is willing to block any other offer.
An operation in the style of Özil or Khedira
Stiller has a contract until 2028 and a market value of around 38 million euros , but Stuttgart could facilitate his departure if the player insists on his desire to join the Bernabéu. The Madrid club is considering repeating a formula that worked in the past: signing young Bundesliga talents at a reasonable price, as was the case with Özil and Khedira.
Of course, this is not the only option being considered. Other names appear on the sports management’s agenda, but the Stiller case is moving forward with firm steps. If it comes to fruition, his arrival will mark a turning point in the new white cycle. A low-profile signing, but with the potential to become a key player.
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