Stuttgart agree deal for Chema as Real Madrid insert buy-back clause
Stuttgart have reached an agreement with Real Madrid to sign promising midfielder Chema, with all parties having finalised the deal, including the player's representatives.
The transfer, reported by Bild, marks another step in the German club's summer rebuild. The agreement is understood to include an initial fee of €3 million, with Real Madrid inserting key clauses to retain a degree of long-term control.
A buy-back option has been secured, along with a 50% sell-on clause, allowing the Spanish side to benefit from any future transfer.
Chema, considered one of the most highly regarded prospects in Madrid's academy, will now look to gain regular first-team experience in the Bundesliga. Stuttgart are hopeful the 20-year-old can make an immediate impact in their set-up.
For Real Madrid, the deal represents a strategic move rather than a permanent farewell. With both clauses in place, the Spanish giants are keeping the door open for a possible return if Chema continues his development in Germany.