Even though German Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos retired almost two years ago, he keeps his form and could fit right into almost any football team.
The world’s best midfielder for a decade has won almost with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid has built up a status, knowledge and network of contacts that Real Madrid intends to make use of. There are big changes coming at the Santiago Bernabeu this summer, initiated by the fact that arch-rivals Barcelona are on course to secure their second La Liga championship in a row.
His departure will always be remembered and in many ways represented the end of a heyday for Real Madrid. – He said goodbye on top, a few days after securing his 6th Champions League championship.
According to Spanish AS, Toni Kroos is close to joining Real Madrid from next season. “Now he is on his way back to his former Spanish club”, writes AS. Not as a footballer, but in a role in Real Madrid’s sporting apparatus. It has not yet been clarified what exactly the role will entail, but according to the newspaper, the plan is for a reunion to take place before next season.
“The decision has already been made, and the desire of Real Madrid’s management is for him to become part of the club’s sporting structure.
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Toni Kroos retired as an active player at the age of 34 and crowned an impressive career by winning the Champions League in his last game.
Since his career ended, the German star has started a football academy in Spain (Boadilla del Monte), but now there are many indications that he will help Real Madrid in the future.
Real Madrid have had an uneven season with a change of manager and have been distanced in the battle for the Spanish championship, while an exit in the Champions League threatens after losing to Bayern Munich in the first of two quarter-finals.
Toni Kroos, who is still only 36 years old, is listed for 465 games in the Real Madrid shirt and together with Luka Modrić made up one of the world’s best midfielders for a decade.
Now it looks like he will help the club again – this time off the pitch.
