Overview

• Stuttgart completed the €3 million transfer of 20-year-old midfielder Chema Andrés from Real Madrid, locking him in until 2030.
• A product of Real Madrid’s academy, Andrés featured regularly for Castilla in the 3. Liga and was part of their Club World Cup squad.
• Real Madrid secured a buy-back option and a 50 percent sell-on clause in the deal to maintain future leverage.
• The Spaniard is set to challenge Atakan Karazor and Angelo Stiller for a starting role in Stuttgart’s defensive midfield.
• While negotiations for PAOK’s Giannis Konstantelias have been suspended, Enzo Millot is expected to depart for Atlético Madrid.