Real Madrid Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Bundesliga Midfielder: What Will He Add To Alonso’s Side? | OneFootball

In a recent report, AS mentioned that Real Madrid are keeping a keen eye on Stuttgart midfielder Chema Andres. It has been claimed that Los Blancos are eager to bring the Spanish talent back to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium next year.

Andres’ Impressive Form In German Football

Andres has enjoyed a good run of form at the German club as he has been responsible for putting in a run of influential displays for them at the centre of the park. The 20-year-old has played in eight matches for Stuttgart this season, scoring one goal in the process across all competitions.

The talented youngster has anchored the midfield with conviction and has done well to make seven tackles, five blocks, nine interceptions and 13 clearances in the Bundesliga. He has even been tidy when distributing the ball from midfield based on his pass success rate of 88.5% in the German top tier (stats via fbref.com).

His current contract at the German club will run out in the summer of 2030. Hence, Los Blancos would have to make a convincing offer if they are serious about recruiting Andres next year.

MADRID, SPAIN – JANUARY 19: Scott McKenna of UD Las Palmas is challenged by Chema Andres of Real Madrid during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and UD Las Palmas at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on January 19, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

What Will Andres Add To Real Madrid Boss Xabi Alonso’s Side?

Andres is a good tackler of the ball and can sense the danger well to earn the ball back for his team inside his half. He usually puts his foot through the ball when needed and is a tidy passer of the ball as well.

The Spanish talent can even contribute by scoring the odd goal for his team going forward. He is primarily a box-to-box midfielder but can also function as a defensive midfielder if asked to do so by his manager.

We can expect Andres to add more quality to Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso’s first team. He is good enough to fight for a regular first-team spot at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in the coming years.

At 20, Andres has got the potential to be a future star in La Liga as long as he continues to improve with each season. Therefore, it makes sense for the Madrid club to go all out to recruit him this January or at the end of this campaign.