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Forbes
29-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Real Madrid Reaches Agreement With Transfer Target
Real Madrid has reached an agreement in principle with a Bundesliga star according to transfer ... More market expert Nicolo Schira, who cited anonymous sources on X, formerly known as Twitter. Real Madrid has reached an agreement in principle with a Bundesliga star according to transfer market expert Nicolo Schira, who cited anonymous sources on X, formerly known as Twitter. It was this summer that Madrid was meant to land Florian Wirtz from the German top flight, and the now former employers of new head coach Xabi Alonso in Bayer Leverkusen. As things stand, though, it appears as though wonderkid Wirtz will instead head to a Liverpool outfit likely to lose Trent Alexander-Arnold to Los Blancos, though Madrid is closing in on another top talent from the German top flight according to Schira. 'Agreement in principle between Real Madrid and Angelo Stiller for a contract until 2030,' the Italian tweeted on X. 'Real Madrid are now working to reach a deal with Stuttgart. Talks in progress,' Schira added. Stiller is of course Stuttgart's Angelo Stiller, who Alonso knows well from his time in Germany and is represented by the same agency as retired Madrid legend Toni Kroos - Sports360 GmbH. The Bernabeu has seen him up close too, with the 24-year-old impressive in a 3-1 Champions League defeat for his team there where he made 93 interceptions, 71 passes, four recoveries and also created a scoring chance. More defensive than Wirtz, Stiller could provide a link between the back line and more attacking center-of-the-park technicians such as Jude Bellingham, while putting in the hard yards that Madrid will need to do to catch up to rival FC Barcelona and disrupt newfound domestic dominance. With Stiller a product of Bayern Munich's academy, Alonso knows what he can give Madrid and believes that he will fit into his system easily according to AS. The Spanish newspaper adds that while Stiller isn't one of President Florentino Perez's primary targets in the summer window, Madrid is 'keeping an eye on" a budding talent which Transfermarkt currently values at $42.8 million (€38 million). With the 2024/2025 season not even wrapped up a week ago, Real Madrid continues to be linked with new signings. Already landing Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth, there have been further reports regarding advanced talks or agreements with the likes of Nico Paz and Alvaro Carreras.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Real Madrid considering move for midfielder after Toni Kroos recommendation
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso gave away next to nothing on his return to the club on Monday when it came to his plans for the side, or the signings he was keen to make. However one of the key priorities for Los Blancos this summer is a controlling presence in midfield, with the absence of Toni Kroos still being felt. The exit of Luka Modric will weaken Alonso's options still further, albeit he does still have Aurelien Tchouameni, Dani Ceballos, Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham and Fede Valverde at his disposal. Yet Ceballos is the only one who tends to base their game on directing the game. Hence the midfield will be the next item on the agenda after their defensive reinforcements are wrapped up. Real Madrid interest in Angelo Stiller One of a number of names that has been linked to Los Blancos is Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller, who has been a standout in the Bundesliga in recent seasons. He also impressed at the Santiago Bernabeu in the Champions League this season, and Marca say Real Madrid are weighing up a move for him. Image via Ronald Wittek / EPA They feel he has the work-rate and quality required from their summer signings, rather than providing star power. Stiller also comes recommended by Toni Kroos, which is no small reference for an employer. Nico Paz move is independent from Stiller deal Los Blancos are also weighing up whether to exercise an €8m buyback option on Como's Nico Paz ahead of the Club World Cup. Paz has had an impressive debut season in Serie A, but the same outlet explain that this move has little impact on Real Madrid's pursuit of Stiller, or a similar profile. Stiller teammates suggest Real Madrid move After winning the DFB Pokal, Stuttgart were celebrating in the streets, and Stiller was seen in the back of a convertible with teammates Deniz Undav and Atakan Karazor. They were asked if they would be at the club next season, and Undav confirmed he and Karazor would be but 'him maybe not', referring to Stiller. This was then followed up a shout of 'Hala Madrid'.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
🎥 Icon League highlights: This wonder goal even leaves Kroos lost for words
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here. Noah Jones stands almost motionless, then suddenly there's a brief contact to the right and he hammers the ball without hesitation against the inner post and from there the ball goes into the goal. What a shot! Even Toni Kroos, who commented on the semi-final between Bürgeramt and Berlin City, was speechless. And if anyone knows about dream goals, it's the six-time Champions League winner, who scored some dream goals in his career. Jones' goal marked the 4:2, which paved the way for Berlin City into the final. It was also Jones who made the decision in the final in overtime. The final, which was already considered decided after 15 minutes, still held a surprising twist. The Berliners were leading 4:0, but squandered their lead, and it went into overtime. Here are the remaining highlights. Which goal was particularly beautiful for you? 📸 Alex Livesey - 2024 Getty Images
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
New Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso confirms positional change for Jude Bellingham
New Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso was presented on Monday, promising that his side would try to bring excitement, joy and a sense of pride for Madridistas. Beyond that he gave little away about how his team would be playing, and who would be playing where. One player that will not be in his long-term plans is Luka Modric, after he bid farewell to the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday afternoon. It opens up the question of whether Los Blancos should go for a midfielder in the transfer market, with absence of Toni Kroos still being felt. It is reportedly a target for Real Madrid, but Alonso was vague on his role in the exit of Modric, and whether he wanted a new midfielder. Jude Bellingham in midfield again Image via Real Madrid CF However he will have a new midfielder again in Jude Bellingham, who for the majority of his Real Madrid career has played in a more advanced role. Alonso's words were taken to mean that he would be a more traditional midfielder for the Basque manager. Advertisement 'He can be special anywhere because he's a special player. His eruption is that of an era-defining player for Real Madrid. He's 21 years old I think and will be fundamental to the club's future projects. The feeling I get is that he is in a good place and good moment to work with him. I see him as a midfielder. We'll try to make him as efficient as possible.' Bellingham's goalscoring for Real Madrid Under Carlo Ancelotti, Bellingham tended to crash the box from a deeper role and run beyond the forwards, while defending from the left side of a midfield four. The more advanced role came as a consequence of losing Karim Benzema, and Bellingham's goalscoring touch became key in an incredible debut season. Last year he grabbed 23 goals and 13 assists, often leading the way for Los Blancos. This season has been a still impressive 14 goals and 14 assists, but Alonso's words suggest that even if he does not want to restrict Bellingham's abilities going forward, he will be asked to do less in the final third, and more in the middle of the pitch.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kroos: Wirtz, Alonso to face challenges 'different from Leverkusen'
Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso (L) hugs Florian Wirtz after the German Bundesliga soccer match between FSV Mainz 05 and Bayer Leverkusen at Mewa Arena. Arne Dedert/dpa Germany great Toni Kroos sees a bright future for Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz and soon-to-be Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso – but the former world champion is urging restraint amid the growing hype surrounding both. Speaking on the sidelines of his indoor Icon League event in Berlin on Sunday, Kroos said of Wirtz, "Basically, he is so good that he is capable of making his mark anywhere." Advertisement Wirtz is reportedly considering a move to Liverpool, amid intense speculation about his next destination. Bayern Munich had long been seen as the frontrunner, but that now appears unlikely. Instead, Premier League champions Liverpool appear to have nipped in for the 22-year-old, who could cost as much as €150 million ($171 million). "It seemed obvious to everyone that he was going to Bayern. I didn't know that and, as usual, I didn't believe for the time being just because someone wrote it," Kroos said. Kroos said that no matter where Wirtz ends up — whether at Bayern or Liverpool — it would be different from Leverkusen in any case. Advertisement He also weighed in on Real Madrid's appointment of Xabi Alonso as head coach. Alonso, a former Madrid, Liverpool and Bayern Munich player, replaces Carlo Ancelotti, who will take over as coach of the Brazil national team. "It seemed like the logical step to take now," Kroos said, with Alonso set to be presented as coach on Monday. However, he remained cautious, saying he believes Alonso "can be a very good coach for Real," but added that his success will need to be judged over time. "Real is different from Leverkusen," he said. The Spaniard will take charge from June 1, with the Club World Cup starting on June 14. Kroos, 35, won the World Cup with Germany in 2014 and six Champions Leagues, the last one in his final game for Real in June 2024. His last career match was a few weeks later, Germany's quarter-final defeat against Spain at Euro 2024.
