Toni Kroos’ Real Madrid future has been on the table with a few months left in his contract with the club.
The legendary German midfielder is among the vintage stars in the Real Madrid star-studded setup. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is assiduously overseeing a transition in the squad with the old stars set to give way for younger and fresher legs.
However, the club intend to balance youth with experience, hence the relevance of the likes of Toni Kroos, 34, cannot be overemphasized.
With a matter of months left on his contract with the Los Blancos, there is no new deal in place for the player.
However, there have been reports the club is mauling over handing the veteran midfielder a one-year contract extension but is up to the player to make decision.
Speaking while on international duty with the Germany national team, Toni Kroos still kept his uncertain future at Santiago Bernabeu in the dark.
When asked whether he would pen a new deal with the club or not, the former Bayern Munich star said he will decide his future soon.
“I’ll decide my future in one or two months, then we will see…” he said in a quote shared by Fabrizio Romano.
Despite keeping things under wraps as per his Real Madrid future, Futballnews understands Toni Kroos is more likely to extend his stay with the Los Blancos when his current deal expires at the end of the season.
So far, the midfield sensation has gesticulated towards continuing with his top-level performance for Real Madrid despite reports he could return to Germany as he nears the twilights of his career.
His recent return to international football after hanging the boots in 2021 is an affirmation the footballing legend is not ready to call it quit soon and is ready to stay put with the elite squad at Santiago Bernabeu.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti gave away the clues on Real Madrid’s position on Toni Kroos’ possible new deal when he said it is up to the player to decide his future.
Ancelotti’s statement came when Toni Kroos was yet to return to international football but there were feelers he is set to return. Ancelotti said his return would boost his chances of securing fresh terms with Real Madrid.
“Toni is a good player with the experience. It is up for him to decide and a return to international football will be a good signal,” Carlo Ancelotti said.
Toni Kroos makes a roaring return to international football
Kroos may be nearing the twilights of his career but has not lost the sparks of his prime. He is a good blend of youth and experience.
Kroos marked his return to international football with a roaring start against France in Groupama Stadium in Lyon on Saturday, March 23, 2024.
In seven seconds, he provided a crazy assist that saw Florian Wirtz score Germany’s first goal in the Die Mannschaft’s 2-0 friendly victory over France.
Toni Kroos Real Madrid stats
Toni Kroos will make it a decade in LaLiga should he sign a contract extension with Real Madrid. The midfield maestro joined Real Madrid in 2014/25 season. He has played 1798 minutes in his 28 LaLiga appearances for the club this season.
As per Transfermarkt, Kroos has made 455 appearances for Real Madrid in all competitions, scoring 28 goals with 96 assists throughout his 9-year stint with the club.
He has won 4 LaLiga titles, one Copa Del Rey, 4 Spanish Super Cup, 4 Champions League, 3 UEFA Super Cup, and 5 FIFA Club World Cup with Real Madrid.
