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Chema Andres hints at future Real Madrid transfer possibility

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 2:25 PM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Chema Andres hints at future Real Madrid transfer possibility

Summary

Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Chema Andres expressed openness to a potential transfer to Real Madrid during an interview with COPE. The 21-year-old, who started his career at Real Madrid, left to join VfB Stuttgart in 2025 before moving to Brighton for €23 million this summer. Although he has a long-term contract with Brighton until 2031 and has made a strong start in the Premier League, he is not ruling out a return to his former club. Chema registered one goal and one assist in three matches since joining Brighton.

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•Chema joined Brighton from VfB Stuttgart for €23 million.
•He has one goal and one assist in three matches for Brighton.
•Real Madrid did not activate their buyback clause for Chema.
•Chema has a contract with Brighton until 2031.
•He began his career at Real Madrid before leaving in 2025.

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2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Premier League midfielder leaves door open to Real Madrid transfer: ‘In the future, hopefully’

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Speaking in an interview with COPE, Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Chema Andres has refused to rule out a future transfer to Real Madrid.The 21-year-old starlet came through the youth ranks at Real...
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