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Chema Andres open to Real Madrid return amid buyback clause reports

Yahoo SportsApril 3, 2026 at 07:25 AM
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Stuttgart midfielder Chema Andres said he would be happy to return to Real Madrid if the club decides to activate its buyback option. Reports say Madrid can re-sign the former academy midfielder for €13m this summer after his strong first season in Germany.

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€13m midfielder linked with Real Madrid move – ‘I’d be delighted to return’ Football Espana

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What happened

Football Espana reports that former Real Madrid Castilla midfielder Chema Andres is open to rejoining the club after impressing at Stuttgart. Madrid reportedly hold a €13m buyback clause for this summer, rising to €16m next year, after selling him for €3m. Andres said he is not focused on the speculation and remains happy at Stuttgart for now. The report adds that Real Madrid may still pursue a bigger midfield signing instead, making any immediate return uncertain.

Chance analysis

This matters mainly as a squad-planning signal for Real Madrid's midfield depth rather than an immediate first-team certainty. For Stuttgart, the story introduces potential summer uncertainty around a regular midfielder, while for Madrid it reflects an internal low-cost fallback option if bigger transfer targets prove difficult.

Impact

The likely short-term effect is limited, with mild uncertainty for Stuttgart and only tentative midfield reinforcement potential for Real Madrid.

AI Insight

Treat this as low-to-medium weight transfer speculation: monitor squad planning and official movement, but do not overreact before concrete action.

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Chema Andres open to Real Madrid return amid buyback clause reports

Stuttgart midfielder Chema Andres said he would be happy to return to Real Madrid if the club decides to activate its buyback option. Reports say Madrid can re-sign the former academy midfielder for €13m this summer after his strong first season in Germany.

Article summary

Football Espana reports that former Real Madrid Castilla midfielder Chema Andres is open to rejoining the club after impressing at Stuttgart. Madrid reportedly hold a €13m buyback clause for this summer, rising to €16m next year, after selling him for €3m. Andres said he is not focused on the speculation and remains happy at Stuttgart for now. The report adds that Real Madrid may still pursue a bigger midfield signing instead, making any immediate return uncertain.

This matters mainly as a squad-planning signal for Real Madrid's midfield depth rather than an immediate first-team certainty. For Stuttgart, the story introduces potential summer uncertainty around a regular midfielder, while for Madrid it reflects an internal low-cost fallback option if bigger transfer targets prove difficult.

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Yahoo Sports
Published
Apr 3, 2026, 7:25 AM
Category
Media Report
Confidence
87%
Priority
Normal

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