VfB Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller pictured during a Bundesliga match, the player for whom Manchester United reportedly made a late approach in the 2025 summer transfer window. Getty Images via ESPN.
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VfB Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller has confirmed his ambition to move abroad after being inspired by Florian Wirtz’s Liverpool transfer, though he plans to wait until after the 2026 World Cup despite Manchester United’s failed deadline-day approach.
Angelo Stiller Confirms Future Transfer Ambition After Florian Wirtz Liverpool Move Inspiration
Angelo Stiller has publicly confirmed his intention to pursue a move abroad at some point in his career, directly citing Florian Wirtz’s high-profile £116 million transfer to Liverpool as inspiration for his own future ambitions. The VfB Stuttgart midfielder’s revelation comes after Manchester United made an unsuccessful late approach on the final day of the summer 2025 transfer window, which the German international rejected as he remains focused on immediate goals with his current club.
Speaking directly to Germany’s BILD, Stiller confirmed he is “currently not thinking about a move” but acknowledged being “generally interested in moving abroad at some point.” The 23-year-old’s strategic approach to his career trajectory centers around securing his position in Germany’s national team setup ahead of the 2026 World Cup, after which he plans to seriously consider international opportunities that could elevate his profile to match Wirtz’s remarkable Liverpool switch.
Manchester United’s pursuit of Stiller represented part of their broader midfield reinforcement strategy during the transfer window, with the club also exploring options including Carlos Baleba and Conor Gallagher before ultimately shelving interest in multiple targets. The Red Devils’ approach failed primarily because Stiller values his guaranteed starting role at Stuttgart and has no immediate desire to disrupt his development trajectory, particularly with World Cup aspirations driving his timeline for any potential move abroad.
Stuttgart’s position throughout the deadline-day interest remained firm, with the Bundesliga club unwilling to facilitate a departure for one of their key midfield assets. Stiller’s contentment with his current situation reflects both his professional satisfaction and strategic career planning, as he seeks to establish himself as a consistent Germany international before considering the next phase of his career development in a more prominent European league.
While no official confirmations exist regarding future transfer negotiations, reports suggest Manchester United may revisit their interest during the summer 2026 window, aligning with Stiller’s post-World Cup timeline for considering moves abroad. The midfielder has also publicly stated his long-term ambition to eventually play in Major League Soccer after completing his European career, though specific timelines for this American adventure remain undisclosed as he focuses on immediate international and club objectives.
