German legend recommends midfielder to Barcelona and Hansi Flick

It seems that for the first time in a long time, Barcelona do not necessarily need a midfielder, but depending on how Marc Bernal's recovery and Frenkie de Jong's contract situation evolve, the sporting director could look at it again next summer. German legend Lothar Matthaus thinks he knows the perfect match.

“Stiller would be good for Barcelona because of his playing style. I have confidence in him and if Barcelona were to sell, his signing would be possible and sensible,” Sport quotes.

The German World Cup winner knows a thing or two about midfield and says Stiller could make his mark in the Catalan capital.

“Stiller could make his mark at Barcelona and organize the midfield there,” says Matthaus.

The 23-year-old was linked with Barcelona when Flick arrived this summer, as someone whose work he knew. Stiller was a key part of the Stuttgart side, who performed well at the Santiago Bernabeu, but is contracted until 2027 and is unlikely to come cheap.

Stiller has also made his debut for the German national team since the European Championship and looks set to become a regular in the squad if he can raise his level.