Real Madrid is still planning its squad for next season and, although everyone takes for granted that Endrick and Gonzalo García will stay, there could be a surprise in this regard. Xabi Alonso has been exploring the market for some time in search of a taller and bigger center forward than the two young Madridists. The idea until now was not to spend much money on this position, but this seems to have changed completely.
In recent days, Madrid has intensified its contacts with Nick Woltemade, the great sensation in Germany. At 23 years old, he has stood out this season at Stuttgart and could leave for an affordable price. He has performed very well in the Under-21 European Championship, where he has scored five goals and has played a very important role in the German team's performance.
Nick Woltemade has a contract with Stuttgart until 2028 and his value is already around €30 million. In addition to Real Madrid, half of Europe also wants him. However, Xabi Alonso hopes to convince him with his past in Germany and by offering him an important spot in the Madridist attack. He sees him as the "Joselu profile" that he has been requesting for weeks, and he could be an important member of the squad next season.
Nick Woltemade, a forward for Real Madrid
At just 23 years old, Nick Woltemade has established himself as one of the great revelations of German soccer. After a more discreet spell at Werder Bremen, the forward has found his best form this season at Stuttgart, posting numbers that have attracted the interest of half of Europe: 17 goals and 3 assists in 33 matches.
Woltemade stands out for his combination of physical power, good reading of the game, and a technical ability that is unusual for his height. He is a modern forward, able to link up, drift wide, or act as a reference point in the box. His performance has been key for Stuttgart to keep itself among the best in the Bundesliga, regaining the shine it had lost in previous years.
Several major clubs from England, Italy, and Spain already have him on their radar, including Real Madrid. Although he hasn't yet debuted with Germany's senior team, his name is being mentioned more and more as a prospect for the national squad's future. Stuttgart now faces the apparently difficult challenge of keeping its new star, knowing that the summer transfer window will be hectic and that it will be difficult to achieve this.