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‘Watch out for Real Madrid’ – Stuttgart superstar linked with surprise summer move
Real Madrid’s search for a new midfielder could still produce a surprise before the summer transfer window closes, with Stuttgart star Angelo Stiller once again being linked with a possible move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
The Real Madrid squad for the 2026/27 season is yet to be fully settled, and Jose Mourinho is still keen to add another midfielder to his options.
The situation has become more uncertain following Rodri’s decision to reject Real Madrid and move towards Barcelona.
That development has left the club assessing whether they should return to the market or place their faith in the midfielders already available to Mourinho.
According to journalist Rodra, as relayed by Defensa Central, Stiller is one name worth keeping an eye on as Real Madrid continue to monitor the market.
However, the journalist also made it clear that there is currently no concrete information suggesting that a deal is close.
Rodra brings Stiller back into Real Madrid conversation
It must be remembered that the Angelo Stiller to Real Madrid links are not entirely new.
The Stuttgart midfielder was already mentioned as a possible target last year, and his name has now resurfaced as Mourinho continues to push for another addition in the middle of the pitch.
Rodra revealed that the possibility of Real Madrid being interested in Stiller came up during a conversation with the sporting director of another club.
“Let’s see. I heard about it from the sporting director of another club. They told me Stiller was there, and to watch out for Real Madrid,” explained the journalist.
The comments do not confirm that Real Madrid have opened talks or made a move for the German midfielder.
Instead, they suggest that Stiller is a player whose situation could be worth following during the final stages of the transfer window.
For now, though, there is a significant difference between being admired and becoming an active transfer target.
Uncertainty over new midfield signings
While Stiller’s name has entered the conversation, Rodra admitted that the information could simply be an assumption rather than a sign of concrete interest from Real Madrid.
“I think it was more of a guess than actual information. I don’t have any names, to be honest, and I’m pessimistic about anything being finalised,” added Rodra
As of today, especially in terms of potential midfield signings, several names continue to appear in connection with the club, including Adam Wharton, Kees Smit and Martin Zubimendi, but there is no clear indication that Los Blancos are close to signing any of them.
According to TeamTalk, Real Madrid have joined the growing list of clubs monitoring Gabriel Rajkovic, a 15-year-old winger whose rapid development at Valerenga has already attracted attention from several of Europe’s leading sides.
The Merengues are known for keeping an eye on exciting young talent across the globe and it seems that Rajkovic’s exploits in Norway, with the first team, have alerted them.
Real Madrid keeping tabs on Rajkovic
As per the report, Real Madrid are among a host of clubs closely following the progress of the young forward.
Rajkovic holds both Norwegian and Serbian nationality and has emerged as one of the most promising young players in Norway.
His development has not gone unnoticed, with Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund also understood to be monitoring him.
However, at this point, it is Arsenal and Chelsea, who are understood to be leading the charge for Rajkovic, having compiled a detailed dossier on the teenage prodigy after extensive scouting.
On top of that, the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have all watched Rajkovic in recent weeks.
Real Madrid could therefore face significant competition if they decide to step up their interest in a player who has already made an impression at senior level.
Making an impact at just 15
Rajkovic was handed a promotion to the Valerenga first-team squad in January earlier this year, when he was only 14 years old.
Following that, he signed a new contract with the club in March, when he turned 15, committing to the club until 2028.
Despite being only 15, the winger has already begun gaining experience in first-team football. In all, he has made 14 senior appearances for the Norwegian outfit, scoring three and assisting one goal.
Rajkovic has also represented Norway Under-16s, making two appearances and scoring once despite being younger than many of his teammates.
Those numbers become more impressive when his age and stage of development are taken into account.
Real Madrid have built a reputation for identifying young talent well before players reach their peak, and Rajkovic has now emerged as another name on their scouting radar.
But given the number of clubs in the race, signing the teenage wonderkid will not be easy.
