Real Madrid targets Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller
VfB Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller is reportedly on Real Madrid's summer transfer shortlist, according to reports out of Spain. Real Madrid is also said to be looking at Bayer Leverkusen's Exequiel Palacios and AC Milan's Tijjani Reijnders as midfield targets.
VfB Stuttgart's Angelo Stiller is reportedly a player of interest for Spanish giants Real Madrid as they potentially look to bolster their midfield options this summer. According to reports from Spanish radio station Cadena Cope, the 24-year-old German midfielder is included on a shortlist compiled by Real Madrid. The report from Cadena Cope also names two other midfielders on Real Madrid's radar: Exequiel Palacios from Bayer Leverkusen and Tijjani Reijnders of AC Milan.
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Angelo Stiller is currently under contract with VfB Stuttgart until 2028. Details from the "Bild" podcast "Bayern Insider" suggest that Stiller's current contract contains a release clause for the summer of 2026, estimated to be around 36.5 million euros. However, reports also indicate that VfB Stuttgart potentially holds the option to buy out this clause for a sum of approximately 4 million euros, which would give the Bundesliga club control over Stiller's future beyond that date.
Stiller's performances have also reportedly attracted attention from other prominent European clubs. Liverpool was recently linked with the midfielder, with one Spanish portal (fichajes.net) even suggesting the Reds were prepared to offer 60 million euros for his services.
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Despite this speculation, reports from Sky indicate that a potential move for Stiller to Liverpool is "currently not hot," with the current understanding being that VfB Stuttgart is firmly planning to have Stiller as part of their squad for the upcoming season. VfB coach Sebastian Hoeneß has also recently addressed the transfer rumors surrounding Stiller with a calm demeanor, stating he doesn't "have this fear" that the player wants to leave and noting that Stiller had sent a "clear sign" by extending his contract.
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Regarding the other midfielders on Real Madrid's reported shortlist, Exequiel Palacios has a contract with Bayer Leverkusen until 2028 and has been mentioned as a player who could potentially make a move to Madrid alongside Xabi Alonso, who is widely expected to become the new head coach at the Bernabéu.
Tijjani Reijnders also has a long-term contract with AC Milan, which runs until 2030. The article notes that given the contract situations of these players, Real Madrid should not expect to find a "bargain" when pursuing midfield reinforcements from this list.
In summary, Angelo Stiller's name has emerged on Real Madrid's reported transfer shortlist alongside Palacios and Reijnders, but his future remains closely tied to VfB Stuttgart's plans, who currently appear intent on keeping him despite external interest.
