Juventus are pushing to sign Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller this summer but face a significant complication due to a clause in his contract. According to Italian reports, the German club holds the option to revoke a €36.5 million release clause, which is only valid for foreign clubs, by paying the player a €2 million penalty. Stuttgart are reportedly considering this move following concrete interest from several major European clubs, including Juventus, Manchester United, and Real Madrid.
The 23-year-old German midfielder has become a primary target for Juventus as they seek to rebuild their midfield ahead of next season. Club officials have scouted Stiller in person on multiple occasions in recent months, viewing him as a potential orchestrator for manager Thiago Motta's project. The club's interest is said to be driven by a desire to add a deep-lying playmaker who can share creative duties with current starter Manuel Locatelli.
Stiller's current contract contains a specific clause that allows Stuttgart to nullify the €36.5 million exit fee by compensating the player directly. If Stuttgart exercises this option, they would be free to set a significantly higher asking price, which reports suggest could be closer to the €50 million they demanded from Real Madrid last summer. That previous interest was reportedly encouraged by Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos, a noted admirer of his compatriot's talents.
In response to this potential hurdle, Juventus are planning to schedule formal talks with Stiller's representatives in the coming weeks. The strategy, according to sources, is to present an enticing personal offer to the player in the hope he might influence Stuttgart not to remove the clause and facilitate a smoother transfer. Juventus are conscious that waiting for Champions League qualification to be secured could see player valuations inflate, particularly with a World Cup on the horizon, prompting their proactive approach.
Concurrently, Juventus are also actively pursuing a move for Manchester City's Bernardo Silva, who is set to become a free agent. The club has reportedly initiated contact with the Portuguese international's agent, Jorge Mendes, several weeks ago. Silva is said to be open to a move to Italy, provided Juventus meet his salary request of €8 million per year plus bonuses over a two-year contract. The club's initial offer is believed to be closer to €7 million annually, aligning with their wage structure exemplified by Kenan Yildiz's deal.
Securing both Stiller and Silva would represent a major coup for Juventus, delivering what is described on paper as a midfield of rare tactical intelligence for Motta. However, the double operation is complex, and the coming weeks will determine whether Juventus have the financial resources and negotiating power to remain at the table until the deals are done.
