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The Real Madrid transfer market is monitoring Finn Jeltsch, a 20-year-old German center-back who plays for Stuttgart. The player, who made his senior international debut in September, is under contract with the German club until June 2030 and has a market value of 35 million euros.
Real Madrid expands its monitoring of the Stuttgart center-back
The defensive planning of Real Madrid extends beyond the current squad. The club signed Dean Huijsen for 58 million euros in 2025 and recently brought in Ibrahima Konaté on a free transfer, with a contract running until 2030.
In this context, Jeltsch emerges, as reported by 'AS', but his contract situation does not allow for an immediate transfer. Stuttgart tied him down until June 30, 2030, when they acquired him from Nürnberg in February 2025, making any potential move contingent on negotiations with the German club.
The center-back has amassed 39 Bundesliga appearances and played 37 official games with Stuttgart during the 2025/26 season. He has also made his debut in the Champions League this season and has been a regular starter under Sebastian Hoeneß. Apart from Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, and Liverpool are also monitoring the young defender, known as the 'new Hummels'.
His progress has boosted his international exposure. On September 17, Jürgen Klopp called up Jeltsch for the first time to the senior German national team. The defender is part of the squad set to play in the Nations League matches against Serbia on October 1 and Greece on October 4.
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Real Madrid has the 20-year-old Stuttgart center-back on its radar, with his value on Transfermarkt already reaching 35 million.
Last season, he played nearly 2,500 minutes.
Klopp has already called him up for Germany.
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Finn Jeltsch, a 1.88-meter center-back with a value of 35 million
Jeltsch was born on July 17, 2006, stands 1.88 meters tall, and plays as a right-sided center-back. He started his career at Nürnberg, making his debut in the 2. Bundesliga at 17 years old before moving to Stuttgart.
The German has also excelled in youth categories. In 2023, he won the European Championship and the U-17 World Cup with Germany before establishing himself in professional football. Stuttgart praised his ability to play in both a three- and four-man defense.
On the field, Jeltsch is known for his ball-playing skills and forward dribbling ability. This season, Bundesliga.com notes that he has completed 160 passes, won 29 tackles, and 12 aerial duels, as well as featuring in the first five official matches of the season.
Stuttgart also has a clear economic reference point. Currently, Transfermarkt values him at 35 million euros, reflecting his progression since joining the Bundesliga.
For now, Real Madrid's monitoring has not led to a formal offer. The next focus will be on his performance with Stuttgart and his initial matches with Germany, while the club continues to keep an eye on the center-back market for future transfer windows.
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