Former Spanish national team star Xavi Alonso is now the manager of Real Madrid.He has already started picking new players for the team since he took over.Recent news suggests that Alonso has his eye on a young midfielder to be a key part of Real Madrid’s future.
The player’s name is Angelo Stieler, who is 24 years old and currently plays for Stuttgart in Germany.According to As, Real Madrid feel that he is the best candidate to replace Toni Kroos.Kroos is a veteran of Real Madrid and has just announced his retirement, his departure leaves a void in the team’s midfield.
Alonso believes that signing Stiller would help the team control the pace of the game better in the midfield.Moreover, the position will be even more important if veteran Luka Modric leaves next season as well.
Stuttgart currently value Stiller at €50 million (around £42 million).However, Real Madrid could also choose to wait another year.This is because there is a release clause in Stiller’s contract from 2026 onwards, which would allow him to be taken for as little as €36 million (around £30 million).
Soccer experts also feel that Stiller is a good option.He played well in the Bundesliga last season, is technically solid, runs aggressively and fits right in with the kind of young and promising midfielder Real Madrid are looking for.
Alonso has played in Germany before, so he knows Stiller better.He believes that this young man can contribute to Real Madrid in the short and even medium term.Also, Stiller’s agent is Volker Strutt, a man who is also the agent of former Real Madrid star Kroos.Kroos is also said to have some influence within Real Madrid, which could also help with this transfer.
While Real Madrid are interested in Stiller, they are not putting all their hopes on him alone.They are also keeping an eye on Manchester City’s central midfielder, Rodri, and plan to try and bring him in for 2026.They are also keeping an eye on another player – Martin Zubimendi – but the player is likely to join Premier League side Arsenal as soon as this summer.
Overall, Real Madrid are making plans for the future layout of their midfield.Alonso, as the new coach, is building a team of his own step by step.And Stielle, could be the first step in his plan.