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Real Madrid to launch bid for Germany international after Toni Kroos recommendation

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<p>Madrid's unimpressive 2024-25 campaign has been a wake-up call for Florentino Perez. The management is set to leave no stone unturned in solving the shortcomings it has faced this season. As per <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2025/05/27/stiller-vuelve-dispararse-independencia-llegada-nico-paz.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>, it's Toni Kroos who has come to the rescue with a "Stiller" solution.   </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The 24-year-old has played a pivotal role for Stuttgart this season. The defensive midfielder's on-pitch hold and character in the midfield have caught a lot of eyes, with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-determined-sign-angelo-stiller-summer-window-stuttgart-demand-eur60m/blt3f9cc7780f5007a2#cscd370bafd28fb86f">Liverpool also showing interest in signing the German earlier in the season</a>. The Bundesliga club has reportedly put a price tag of €60 million ($68m/£51m) on Stiller.     </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/luka-modric-sends-out-heartfelt-message-real-madrid-legend-confirms-departure-from-club/blt06198d9ba3c3bc47" target="_blank">After Modric's departure</a>, Los Blancos are actively looking to sign reinforcements. After sorting out their defensive woes with the signing of Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen, Alonso now wants to focus on the midfield. Madrid believes Stiller's play-making style, with the addition of his defensive qualities, will bring more stability in the midfield. </p>

TELL ME MORE

<p>Angelo Stiller signed a five-year contract extension with Stuttgart in January that runs till the summer of 2028. Los Blancos, though, should not have a problem regarding agreeing personal terms with the player, with the only hurdle remaining being sorting out the price tag. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-madrid-trigger-nico-paz-clause-midfielder-inspire-10th-place-finish-serie-a/blt4f3ceb06bafc72f5" target="_blank">The La Liga Giants are also planning to trigger Nico Paz's buy-back clause</a> after the midfielder's impressive season with Como. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?

Real Madrid to launch bid for Germany international after Toni Kroos recommendation | Goal.com

Real Madrid have reportedly decided to pursue Stuttgart&apos;s Angelo Stiller following a recommendation made by ex-midfielder Toni Kroos

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