{"id":25850,"date":"2026-11-11T21:39:43","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T21:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shkurteshqip.online\/?p=25850"},"modified":"2026-11-11T21:39:44","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T21:39:44","slug":"mourinho-wants-midfield-reinforcements-as-real-madrid-identify-two-new-targets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shkurteshqip.online\/?p=25850","title":{"rendered":"Mourinho Wants Midfield Reinforcements as Real Madrid Identify Two New Targets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Real Madrid are exploring options to strengthen their midfield during the January transfer window, in case Martin Zubimendi ends up moving closer to a transfer to Atletico Madrid.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to reports, with the Arsenal midfielder having played a secondary role this season, making just one Premier League start and accumulating 380 minutes of action, Real Madrid&#8217;s hierarchy are considering alternative options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this regard, two names have emerged as potential targets: Stuttgart&#8217;s Angelo Stiller and Porto&#8217;s Alan Varela, both players who could fit the tactical requirements of head coach Jose Mourinho.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stiller, 25, is one of the profiles capable of bringing quality to Real Madrid&#8217;s midfield organisation. The German midfielder primarily operates as a defensive midfielder, where he stands out for his passing distribution and ability to build attacks from midfield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His statistics in the Bundesliga this season include seven appearances, two assists and 48 successful tackles, according to official German league data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His contract with Stuttgart runs until June 2028, while his market value is estimated at around \u20ac45 million. This would make a potential transfer a difficult operation for Real Madrid, as the German club have little reason to rush into selling a player who still has several years remaining on his contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stiller could fit into Mourinho&#8217;s 4-2-3-1 formation, where he would have the opportunity to operate in a midfield double pivot alongside a more physically powerful player capable of covering spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other alternative is Alan Varela, the 25-year-old Argentine midfielder who currently plays for Porto. 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