Toni Kroos has shared a puzzling response on the possibility of playing alongside Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, and Jude Bellingham next season.
Kroos expressed that if this group wouldn’t be in action together for the second leg against Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu then it’s not his “business”.
Toni Kroos, whose swashbuckling pass to Vinicius Jr created the opener in Real Madrid’s 2-2 draw against the Bavarians at the Allianz Arena looks to be focused on prosecuting the remainder of matches this term.
Toni Kroos’ response on playing alongside Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham
During a presser after the game, the German great was questioned on the prospect of playing with other elite players like Mbappe alongside Vinicius and Bellingham and he responded:
“Playing with Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius next season? I don’t know if they’re going to get together for the return leg against Bayern!”.
“So guys, that’s not my business”.
The footballer, who doesn’t appear to be aging, also touched on his electric pass to Vinicius Jr which led to the first goal of the clash.
Kroos said: “Playing with Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius next season? I don’t know if they’re going to get together for the return leg against Bayern!
“So guys, that’s not my business.”
The Germany international has his eyes on winning his 5th UEFA Champions League title with Real Madrid and his 4th La Liga title, with Los Blancos almost all but certain to win the league this term.
Real Madrid Vs Bayern Munich First Leg Summary
Vinicius Jr scored the first goal for Real Madrid on Tuesday night against Bayern Munich in the 24th minute, before Leroy Sane equalized in the 53rd minute of the affair.
Harry Kane then thundered home a penalty in the 57th minute, as Thomas Tuchel’s side experienced a quick turnaround in the clash.
Seven minutes before the expiration of normal time, Real Madrid scored the leveler with Vinicius Jr scoring his second of the evening via a penalty.
The return leg will be played on May 8, 2024, at the Santiago Bernabeu, with both sides aiming to go through into the final.
Before their meeting on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, both teams last met in the semi-final of the 2017/18 UEFA Champions League.
Real Madrid went through with a 4-3 aggregate win over Bayern Munich, after defeating the Bavarians 1-2 in Munich, before playing out a 2-2 draw in Madrid.
It will be interesting to see the team that goes through to the final on this occasion, with the second leg expected to be fiercely contested.
Meanwhile, Toni Kroos’ contract with Los Blancos ends in the summer of 2024, however, he is expected to sign a one-year contract extension at the end of the campaign.
Kroos has made 43 appearances this season, scoring 1 goal and providing 8 assists in all competitions.
