Real Madrid monitors young defender Finn Jeltsch amid squad changes
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 9:15 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Real Madrid is closely watching Finn Jeltsch, a 20-year-old centre-back from VfB Stuttgart, as they seek to enhance their defensive lineup. Following summer additions of Dean Huijsen and Ibrahima Konate, manager Jose Mourinho aims for further depth in defense, especially considering Antonio Rudiger's contract situation and Eder Militao's fitness concerns. Jeltsch, who moved to Stuttgart from Nuremberg, has become a regular starter and is also part of the German national team setup. Real Madrid's interest remains observational for now, with no formal approach suggested at this stage.
- •Real Madrid is monitoring defender Finn Jeltsch from VfB Stuttgart.
- •Jeltsch has impressed in his first season with Stuttgart and with the national team.
- •Antonio Rudiger's contract is running out, raising the need for reinforcements.
- •Jeltsch's contract with Stuttgart lasts until 2030.
- 9:15 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid monitoring 20-year-old German defender
- 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid closely monitoring €35 million-rated Bundesliga defensive talent – report
"The Center-back has been one of the areas Real Madrid have particularly emphasized strengthening during the last few years. Last year, they brought in one of the most promising young center-backs in E...
"Real Madrid have been placing particular emphasis on strengthening their defence in recent transfer windows, especially at centre-back. In the summer of 2025, they signed Dean Huijsen for €58 millio...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 9:15 AMReal Madrid monitoring 20-year-old German defender
The Center-back has been one of the areas Real Madrid have particularly emphasized strengthening during the last few years. Last year, they brought in one of the most promising young center-backs in E...
- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 10:40 AMReal Madrid closely monitoring €35 million-rated Bundesliga defensive talent – report
Real Madrid have been placing particular emphasis on strengthening their defence in recent transfer windows, especially at centre-back. In the summer of 2025, they signed Dean Huijsen for €58 millio...
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