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Real Madrid will have to shell out €50 million to sign Bundesliga midfield ace
Real Madrid’s search for a new midfield controller is gathering pace, but not every name on their shortlist is convincing the decision-makers at Valdebebas.
Among the players being closely monitored is Angelo Stiller, a standout performer for Stuttgart who has built a reputation as one of the Bundesliga’s most composed playmakers.
The interest is not new, as Real Madrid have been tracking Stiller since last summer, largely due to his stylistic similarities with Toni Kroos.
His ability to dictate tempo, recycle possession, and control the rhythm of a game makes him an attractive option, especially for a team looking to fill a growing creative void in midfield.
However, admiration does not always translate into action.
Too expensive
One of the biggest obstacles in this potential move is the €50 million price tag, as reported by Defensa Central.
For a player who is still developing and not yet proven at the very highest level, that figure is seen internally as steep.
Real Madrid are known for being calculated in the market, and there is a feeling that similar, or even better, profiles may be available for a comparable investment.
This is where the debate intensifies.
While Stiller excels in orchestrating play from deeper areas, there are concerns about his overall impact across all phases of the game.
Defensively, he is not considered particularly dominant, and when it comes to influencing play closer to the opposition’s penalty area, his output is relatively modest.
That comparison becomes more striking when placed alongside other targets.
There are other options
Players like Enzo Fernandez, for example, offer a more complete package in terms of attacking contribution.
The Chelsea midfielder has already been directly involved in 18 goals this season, combining both scoring and creative output at a higher level.
Stiller’s numbers, while respectable, 10 assists and one goal, show his strengths as a facilitator rather than a decisive final-third presence.
For Real Madrid, who often rely on midfielders to contribute in attacking moments, that could be a limiting factor.
Real Madrid youngster Endrick continues to attract interest from several clubs ahead of another potential loan move in the upcoming January transfer window.
The latest side considering a move for the Brazilian forward is Aston Villa.
Indeed, according to reports relayed by Bernabeu Digital, the Premier League club are interested in signing the Real Madrid striker on loan in January.
No minutes for Endrick
Endrick has had very limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season. Across Real Madrid’s nine matches in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, the Brazilian has played just four minutes, coming on in the 86th minute against Elche.
Such limited playing time has left the young forward struggling to gain the minutes and experience needed to develop his talent at Real Madrid.
As such, another loan move, like last January when he left for Olympique Lyon, could offer him a chance to play more regularly and continue his progression.
Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, have now emerged as an interested party to acquire the Brazilian international’s services on loan for the second half of the season.
AC Milan also interested in Endrick
Howver, Aston Villa are not the only club monitoring Endrick’s situation. AC Milan have also renewed their interest in the Brazilian forward.
The Rossoneri already held an interest in the 20-year-old forward during the summer transfer window and are knocking on the doors once again now.
In fact, some reports in Italy even go on to suggest that the youngster is ready to pounce on the opportunity to sign for the Serie A giants.
For now, however, there have been no concrete developments or formal approaches from any interested club.
Real Madrid are understood to be open to allowing Endrick to leave on loan, but they are not considering a permanent sale as they still have a lot of faith in the promising attacker whom they signed from Palmeiras.
With Aston Villa and AC Milan both interested, the coming months could prove important in determining where the young Brazilian will continue his development.
