The imminent departure of Leon Goretzka has created a sporting gap in FC Bayern’s midfield. It remains to be seen exactly how the Munich club intend to fill this gap. However, one thing is clear: those responsible are sounding out the market intensively – and an old acquaintance is coming into focus
Angelo Stiller, once a home-grown talent at the Bayern campus, is once again being linked with the record champions according to recent reports. The transfer portal Fichajes even names Munich as favourites in the race for the 24-year-old
In the summer of 2021, Stiller left FC Bayern for Hoffenheim on a free transfer after he was unable to find a clear sporting perspective in Munich. His path led him to VfB Stuttgart via TSG in 2023, where he finally made his breakthrough
Stiller is now a central component in the Swabians‘ build-up play, an international and one of the most consistent midfielders in the Bundesliga. His market value has risen to 45 million euros, and top international clubs such as Real Madrid are also said to be keeping an eye on him
Profile fits the Bayern idea
At FC Bayern, Stiller is apparently being discussed as a possible successor to Goretzka. Munich are looking for more stability in the build-up play, strategic calm in the center and tactical discipline. It is precisely in this profile that observers see the Munich-born player’s strength
In addition to his playing qualities, Stiller has Bundesliga experience and development potential – two factors that play an important role in the current squad planning
Stiller’s contract with VfB Stuttgart runs until 2028, but according to Sport BILD, there is an exit clause of €36.5 million that will come into effect from next summer
Explosive: Stuttgart is said to have an option to remove this clause for around four million euros. Whether and how this constellation will ultimately come to fruition remains to be seen
For FC Bayern, signing Stiller would be more than just a sporting transfer. It would be the return of a home-grown talent – and possibly the correction of a decision made in 2021.