Lothar Matthaus, a legendary determine in German soccer, has as soon as once more turned his consideration to one of many nation’s rising skills, Angelo Stiller.
The previous Bayern Munich star strongly believes that Stiller, at the moment enjoying for Stuttgart, can be the right addition for his shut buddy, Hansi Flick, within the upcoming summer time switch window.
Matthaus appears sure that Stiller may bolster Barcelona’s midfield, ought to the membership resolve to pursue him.
Curiously, this isn’t the primary time Stiller’s title has been related to Barcelona. Final summer time, throughout the membership’s intense seek for midfield reinforcements, the Stuttgart participant was linked to a possible transfer to Barcelona.
Whereas no transfer materialised then, Matthaus has now introduced Stiller again into the highlight along with his glowing endorsement.
Matthaus’ advise to Hansi Flick
Lothar Matthaus is advocating a transfer for Angelo Stiller to Barcelona. (Picture by Alex Grimm/Getty Photos)
In response to Matthaus, Stiller’s fashion of play aligns completely with Barcelona’s philosophy. He sees the younger midfielder as a participant able to including worth to the Catalan aspect by organising and stabilising their midfield.
“Stiller can be good for Barça due to his fashion of play. I belief him and if Barcelona had been to promote, his signing can be potential and wise,” he mentioned as quoted by SPORT.
With questions looming over the way forward for Frenkie de Jong, Stiller may function a top-quality alternative if Barcelona had been to make modifications of their midfield setup this summer time.
A great addition?
Stiller’s rise has been spectacular. Having developed in Bayern Munich’s youth academy, the place he labored below Hansi Flick, the midfielder sought new alternatives and moved to Stuttgart.
Stiller’s contract with Stuttgart runs till 2027, however his market worth is steadily rising.
At current, it’s believed that any deal to safe his providers would price a minimum of €30 million. For Barcelona, this might symbolize a stable funding in a younger participant with confirmed capability and room to develop additional.
*Participant valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on the date of publication.