With the arrival of Xabi Alonso as the new manager, a number of major changes are expected this summer. A number of veteran players of the old guard are set to depart the club, as a number of new players are arriving to mark the start of the new era.
Players who have been longtime club veterans like Luka Modric and Lucas Vazquez are on their way out as players like Dean Huijsen and Trent Alexander-Arnold make their way to the club as the first signings of Xabi Alonso.
While on paper the Real Madrid squad is arguably the best in all of world football, the club believe there is still one major gap that need to be filled in the midfield and they have their eyes set on one of the best young midfielders in Europe.
However, a key piece of his signing will be the transfer fee that needs to be paid, and unfortunately for Real Madrid, his release clause becomes active at an inopportune time for the new Xabi Alonso regime.
Real Madrid target's €36 million release clause not active until 2026
As reported by AS, the €36 million release clause for Angelo Stiller does not become active until next summer, which could be a major blow to Xabi Alonso's transfer plans this summer.
If Real Madrid wants to sign the midfielder this summer, Stuttgart would demand a fee of around €50 million, a pretty penny more than his release clause. Stiller is the final piece of Xabi Alonso's transfer plans, and the club hopes to get a move done before the upcoming Club World Cup.
Ever since the retirement of Toni Kroos, Real Madrid have been searching for his successor, and they believe they have found their man with Angelo Stiller. The German international caught the eyes all over Europe this past season and seems in line for a major move away from Stuttgart in the near future.
Stiller could be the last key piece in making Real Madrid a truly invincible team in Europe, but whether or not he arrives at the club this summer remains to be seen. If the club wants to make a statement after a disappointing season, a move for Stiller is a must, no matter the fee.