Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso gave almost nothing away when his return to the club on Monday when it came to his plans for the side, or the signing sessions he wanted to make. However, one of the most important priorities for Los Blancos this summer is a controlling presence in midfield, where the absence of Toni Kroos is still felt.
The output of Luka Modric will further weaken Alonso's options, although he still has Aurelien Tchouameni, Dani Ceballos, Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham and Fede Valverde. Yet Ceballos is the only one who tends to base their game on directing the game. That is why the midfield will be the next item on the agenda after their defensive reinforcements have been packed.
One of a number of names that is linked to Los Blancos is Stuttgart -midfielder Angelo Stiller, who has been a highlight in the Bundesliga in recent seasons. He also impressed the Santiago Bernabeu in the Champions League this season, and Marca says that Real Madrid weigh a movement for him.
They feel that he has the working speed and the quality that is needed for their summer signs, instead of offering star power. Stiller is also recommended by Toni Kroos, which is not a small reference for an employer.
Los Blancos also weighs whether he should exercise a buyback option of € 8 million at Como's Nico Paz prior to the World Cup Club. Paz has had an impressive debut season in the Serie A, but the same exhaust valve explains that this movement has little impact on Real Madrid's striving for Stiller, or a similar profile.
After winning the DFB Pokal, Stuttgart celebrated on the street, and Stiller was seen behind a convertible with teammates Deniz undav and Atakan Karazor. They were asked if they would be in the club next season, and UndAV confirmed that he and Karazor would be, but “may not be him,” referring to Stiller. This was then followed by a scream of 'Hala Madrid'.