The search for a midfielder to bring balance to the Whites’ midfield has become one of the main topics of discussion at Real Madrid. With a midfield that was left orphaned last summer after the departure of Toni Kroos, no one has been able to step up to the plate, which has caused serious problems for the team throughout the season. There are many names on the table to strengthen the team in this delicate position, including Angelo Stiller, Exequiel Palacios, and Tijjani Reijnders.
Angelo Stiller
Angelo Stiller is one of the players who has gained the most weight in recent days. The 24-year-old midfielder, a German national, has become a regular at VfB Stuttgart and in the German national team. We are talking about a player very similar to Toni Kroos, with little explosiveness but an ability to find space on the field to distribute the ball with great comfort, both on the ground and in the air. His defensive commitment is also one of his defining qualities, and he is capable of dribbling with relative ease.
In recent weeks, he has been linked with English football and Liverpool, the current Bundesliga champions, but a call from Real Madrid could cause a radical shift in negotiations.
Exequiel Palacios
Real Madrid is closely following another player who has shone this season in the Bundesliga, thanks to Xabi Alonso himself. Exequiel Palacios, a player for Bayer 04 Leverkusen, has been one of the key players for the Tolosarra coach in his German adventure, which has led him to unexpected success. We are talking about an all-round midfielder, capable of performing equally well in defense and attack. He has good vision to link up with his teammates and gets into the box well. He is capable of finding impossible passing lanes for his teammates.
Xabi Alonso’s influence is key to Real Madrid’s attempts to sign the midfielder and, although he is not one of the favorites of the club’s board, he has a chance of becoming a Real Madrid player in the coming seasons.
Tijjani Reijnders
Milan footballer Tijjani Reijnders has also been linked with Real Madrid in recent hours. The 26-year-old Dutch footballer, after his spell at Manchester City, has established himself as a leader at the Rossoneri. A defensive midfielder with tremendous quality, he is capable of breaking lines with his dribbling and has a great shot from outside the area. His defensive ability and commitment to the team is key to launching Milan’s attacks and catching opposing defenses off guard.
Real Madrid urgently needs to strengthen its squad. It does not want to make major changes to the team, but it does need to shore up some key positions in order to be able to fight for important titles next season. However, it also wants to make signings as soon as possible, with Real Madrid’s next fixture, the Club World Cup, which begins on June 14 in the United States, in mind.
The arrival of a midfielder is key to the project taking shape. They are looking for a player who can lead the team, organize the players in both defense and attack, and change the dynamic of a squad that has struggled to defend and attack throughout the season.