Real Madrid has been very active in this past transfer window. Starting with the bench, Florentino Pérez made the decision to give the project a U-turn after a (very) poor season. Xabi Alonso arrived, and with him came the much-needed changes to keep competing at the highest level.
There have been four signings to strengthen the white squad, with a cost that has reached €167.5 million (about $182 million). However, the reality is that there could have been more, or at least, that was the intention at Real Madrid. Fabrizio Romano has announced this, making public the name of the desired footballer.
"Never reached an agreement"
Throughout the entire summer window, there has been a lot of talk about the possible arrival of Angelo Stiller at Real Madrid. He is a young footballer who fits the play style Xabi Alonso is implementing. In fact, he has the personal approval of the new Madrid coach, who would be delighted to have a player like him.
Despite rumors that brought Stiller very close to Santiago Bernabéu, the reality has been quite different. On his X account, Fabrizio Romano explained that "Real Madrid never reached a personal agreement with Angelo Stiller".
Rumors during the summer pointed to an alleged agreement between Real Madrid and Angelo Stiller. However, this has been completely disproved. The idea, however, is to go after him again in a year, when a release clause in his contract will be activated. The German, recommended by none other than Kroos, will be able to leave for only €36.5 million (about $40 million), making him a real bargain.
Key operation
With a contract until 2028, Stiller has established himself as one of the most reliable holding midfielders in the Bundesliga. He is a footballer with vision, good decision-making when playing out from the back, and the ability to organize the entire team from midfield.
Xabi Alonso's style requires a holding midfielder with tactical intelligence, a good first pass, and defensive balance. Angelo Stiller meets all those qualities. He is not just a ball-winner; he also knows how to link up, control the tempo, and give fluidity to the circulation. His great strength is his ability to position himself well on the field, anticipate plays, and win the ball without needing to engage in excessive physical duels.
At Real Madrid, the idea is for him to accompany other young players like Arda Güler, Tchouaméni, or Bellingham, forming a reliable midfield with both present and future.
The interest is real, and at Bernabéu they believe his signing would fit perfectly into Xabi Alonso's new project, which is looking for a modern, reliable, and high-quality holding midfielder. Angelo Stiller meets all the requirements.