Headline: Real Madrid Evaluates Midfield Options as Transfer Window Continues
Real Madrid has enjoyed a productive summer transfer window, yet the club has yet to add depth to its midfield. Los Blancos did secure Bernardo Silva on a free transfer. Silva, known for his ability to manage the game from a deeper position, still leaves the team in need of another midfield profile.
Jose Mourinho’s squad is seeking a natural deep-lying playmaker similar to Toni Kroos. Earlier this summer, they showed interest in Rodri, but the Spanish international opted to join Barcelona. Reports indicate that Mourinho would still prefer to strengthen his midfield if player sales occur this week.
Currently, journalist Miguel Serrano on Defensa Central reports that Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller is not expected to join the Santiago Bernabeu.
Madrid Have Assessed Stiller
According to Serrano, Stiller was on Real Madrid’s radar last summer but the club ultimately chose not to follow through with a move. The 25-year-old German international is valued at €40 million and has garnered attention for his possession control and distribution skills from the midfield.
However, Stiller does not seem to be the solution Real Madrid is pursuing. There are concerns within the club regarding the player’s overall capability to compete at the highest level, particularly given Bayern Munich’s lack of interest.
The German midfielder, who is a former academy player for Bayern, has not received the attention typically shown by the club towards promising Bundesliga talent.
Madrid Unwilling to Sign for the Sake of It
It’s important to note that Toni Kroos, regarded as one of Madrid’s greatest midfielders, was also overlooked by Bayern Munich at one point. This raises questions about whether Madrid should base its decision on Bayern’s assessment of Stiller.
Despite the need for another controlling midfielder, Real Madrid appears resolved to avoid unnecessary signings. The club intends to acquire players who represent a significant upgrade, ensuring they possess the quality necessary for the Bernabeu.
If Stiller continues to perform well in the Bundesliga, his name may resurface as a potential target. However, absent any significant changes in the transfer market as the window nears its close, it seems unlikely that Real Madrid will pursue Stiller.
Real Madrid have had a largely successful summer transfer window so far, but one position that they have not yet reinforced is midfield.
Los Blancos did sign Bernardo Silva on a free transfer, who is capable of playing in a deeper midfield role and controlling the game, but the team still seem to be lacking one more profile.
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Jose Mourinho’s team need a natural, deep-lying playmaker who can control the game like Toni Kroos and were linked with Rodri earlier this summer.
However, the Spanish midfield superstar chose to move to Barcelona, and it has been revealed that Mourinho would still like a midfielder if sales happen this week.
Now, according to journalist Miguel Serrano on Defensa Central, one player who appears unlikely to arrive at the Santiago Bernabeu is Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller.
Madrid have assessed Stiller
Serrano has indicated that Stiller was considered by Real Madrid last summer, rather than during the current transfer window. However, they ultimately decided against pursuing him.
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Valued at €40million, the 25-year-old Germany international has attracted attention because of his ability to control possession and distribute the ball from deeper areas of the midfield.
Angelo Stiller had an excellent Bundesliga season with Stuttgart. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
However, Stiller does not appear to be the solution being pursued at Valdebebas. There are said to be doubts within the club over the player’s level.
Madrid are not convinced that the German has what it takes to make the jump to the Bernabeu. The consideration highlighted is Bayern Munich’s lack of interest in the player.
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A former academy graduate of the Bavarian club, the German giants usually go all out to sign a player they find impressive in the Bundesliga. However, that has not been the case with Stiller.
Madrid unwilling to sign for the sake of it
It is worth remembering that one of Madrid’s best-ever midfielders, Toni Kroos, was a player who was not rated properly by Bayern Munich.
Thus, going by the German club’s assessment of Stiller might not be a wise way for Madrid to make a decision.
Angelo Stiller’s technical profile could make him the perfect fit for Madrid’s midfield. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
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However, the stance not to sign him fits with the broader approach Los Blancos seem to be taking this summer window.
There is no doubt that Mourinho could benefit from another controlling midfielder, but Madrid simply do not want to add another body for the sake of it.
The Spanish club will only move for a player if he represents a clear upgrade and possesses the quality necessary to play at the Bernabeu.
Should Stiller go on to have yet another good Bundesliga season, his name could continue to surface due to his obvious technical quality.
However, unless something drastic changes in the remaining days of the window, Madrid are unlikely to move for Stiller.
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