Barcelona Interferes in Jeltsch's Transfer to Real Madrid

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Finn Jeltsch, 20-year-old Stuttgart center-back, is being considered to become the new Real Madrid signing, and FC Barcelona seems unwilling to make it easy. Both Spanish clubs are monitoring the German defender, whose market value is currently around 35 million euros.

Real Madrid's interest had already surfaced during the last week of September, but now a new competitor emerges. Barcelona is also tracking the player's progress and may get involved in an operation that is still in a monitoring and analysis phase.

Finn Jeltsch on Real Madrid's Radar

Real Madrid keeps Finn Jeltsch on their list of desired center-back signings. The club is planning for the medium term with a defense where Antonio Rüdiger, at 33 years old, is nearing the end of his contract, and Raúl Asencio is sidelined for 2 to 4 months due to injury.

Jeltsch fits into this strategy due to his age and development potential. Born on July 17, 2006, standing at 1.87 meters, he joined Stuttgart from Nürnberg in February 2025. His contract with the German club runs until June 30, 2030, giving his club a strong contractual position.

His playing time has increased as well. The center-back featured in 23 matches and played 1,506 minutes in the Bundesliga 2025/26 season and has started in the first four games of the 2026/27 season, clocking 360 minutes and providing an assist.

This growth is also reflected in his valuation. Transfermarkt currently values Jeltsch at 35 million euros, a significant rise from approximately 5 million euros a year and a half ago.

FC Barcelona Joins the Race for Stuttgart's Center-Back

The scenario changes with the entry of FC Barcelona. As per recent reports, the Catalan side is also keeping an eye on Finn Jeltsch and monitoring any developments regarding his future.

Currently, there is no formal offer from either Spanish club, and Stuttgart hasn't set a figure to negotiate his transfer. The 35 million euros reflect his market value and not a release clause or official price set by the German entity.

Stuttgart's contract duration allows them to handle the situation without an immediate need to sell. Jeltsch signed until 2030 when he moved from Nürnberg, where he had played 31 matches in the Second Bundesliga before making the jump to the top tier.

Valued at 35 million euros

His progression has also earned him a spot in the German national team. After progressing through the youth ranks and winning the U17 European Championship and World Cup in 2023, the defender has continued to advance in Germany's international setup.

The next move depends on whether either club converts their interest into negotiations. As long as no concrete offer reaches Stuttgart, the situation remains open, but Barcelona's entry adds competition to Real Madrid for Finn Jeltsch, who is under contract for nearly four more seasons.

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