Did Stuttgart Sign Chema Andres from Real Madrid on a Five-Year Deal?

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Key Takeaways
- Chema Andres is a promising young midfielder with a bright future.
- He has signed a five-year contract with VfB Stuttgart.
- Andres previously played for Real Madrid and their youth teams.
- He aims to contribute to Stuttgart's success in the Bundesliga.
- Andres is also a youth international for Spain.
Stuttgart, July 27 (NationPress) Midfielder Chema Andres has officially transferred to VfB Stuttgart from Real Madrid. The 20-year-old player has inked a contract extending until June 2030 and will don the number 30 jersey at the Bundesliga club.
Chema began his football journey at the age of five with Betera, followed by a three-year stint in the youth setup of UD Levante. In 2018, at just 13 years old, he joined Real Madrid's academy, where he advanced through the ranks and eventually played for the senior team, participating in the 2024/25 season with the second team in the Spanish third division.
As a holding midfielder, he accumulated three assists in 35 appearances for Real Madrid Castilla, along with two goal contributions in 13 matches in the UEFA Youth League. He made three appearances for the first team – two in La Liga and one in the Copa del Rey – and was part of Xabi Alonso's squad at the FIFA Club World Cup this summer.
"My initial impressions are very positive – I’m excited to be here and eager for my first training session with my new teammates. The Bundesliga is a fantastic league – I’ve always aspired to join a remarkable club in one of the top leagues and to progress further. I aim to contribute to VfB’s success and help us secure numerous victories together," stated Andres.
Chema also represents Spain at the youth international level, having played for both U18 and U19 teams. He has earned 14 youth caps so far, scoring once, and was a member of the Spain squad that clinched the European Under-19 Championship in 2024.
Fabian Wohlgemuth, VfB’s board member for sport, commented, "With Chema Andrés, we have acquired a player who fits perfectly into the profile we seek in the defensive midfield role. Chema is already performing at a high level, possesses strong footballing and tactical education, and as a young talent, he still has immense room for growth. We are thrilled that Chema has chosen VfB and we warmly welcome him to Stuttgart.