Brighton and Stuttgart negotiate transfer deal for midfielder Chema Andrés

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Brighton and Stuttgart negotiate transfer deal for midfielder Chema Andrés
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Brighton & Hove Albion have initiated talks with VfB Stuttgart regarding the potential transfer of Chema Andrés before the close of the summer window. With limited time remaining, the status of a potential agreement between the clubs remains uncertain. The 21-year-old midfielder, who joined Stuttgart from Real Madrid Castilla for €3 million last year, scored three goals in 25 Bundesliga appearances. Despite competition from club captain Atakan Karazor, the player maintained a consistent role in manager Sebastian Hoeneß’s rotation. While Real Madrid retains a buyback clause valued at €15 million, the club is not expected to exercise that option this year. The midfielder currently holds a contract with Stuttgart that extends through 2030.

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  • •Brighton & Hove Albion are in talks with VfB Stuttgart to acquire Chema Andrés.
  • •The midfielder recorded three goals in 25 Bundesliga matches last season.
  • •Real Madrid holds a €15 million buyback clause but is unlikely to use it now.
  • •Chema Andrés is currently under contract with Stuttgart until 2030.
Latest Updates
  • 8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid receive €11.5m as Chema Andres joins Brighton
  • 7:40 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid to make €11.5 million from Chema Andrés’ transfer to Brighton
  • 5:06 AMYahoo Sports — Chema completes Brighton move
  • 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — Brighton sign Spanish midfielder Chema Andrés
  • 11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Brighton sign midfielder Chema Andres from Stuttgart
  • 11:05 PMYahoo Sports — Official | Brighton seal rapid €20m-plus Chema Andrés capture
  • 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Brighton agree deal for Stuttgart midfielder Chema Andrés, Real Madrid set for windfall
  • 3:53 PMYahoo Sports — Brighton open talks with Stuttgart for ex-Real Madrid youngster Chema Andrés
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La Fábrica product Chema Andrés is joining Brighton after the English club decided to spend €23 million on his transfer from Bayer Leverkusen. That means that Real Madrid will make €11.5 million from this deal although they will also lose the 50% of Andrés’ rights they still owned, which means that Los Blancos will not […]

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VfB Stuttgart have officially confirmed the departure of Spanish midfielder Chema Andrés to Brighton & Hove Albion. The 21-year-old joins the Premier League outfit on a permanent transfer and has sig...

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