As he has hinted at retirement at the end of the season, Toni Kroos has already made a strong decision about his future. And it should please the Madridistas…
With less than two months left on his contract with Real Madrid, fans are still awaiting the decision of their midfielder Toni Kroos regarding a possible contract extension. His performance yesterday, notably marked by a magnificent assist for Vinicius Júnior’s first goal, once again showed that the German still has his place in this Madrid team.
What’s more, the match against Bayern emphasized that he remains a crucial element in Carlo Ancelotti’s tactical system in terms of ball management. Needless to say, everyone in Madrid hopes he will stay, from the staff to the supporters, journalists, and executives. When questioned about it after his masterclass in Bavaria, however, he dodged the issue: “I haven’t decided. I want to win as much as possible this season, and I’m not thinking about the future.” Should we be worried?
His decision is made. Not necessarily. Not at all, in fact. As explained by Relevo, the discourse Kroos presents to the public is quite different from what he communicates internally.
He is thus playing a little media game, as while he may suggest a departure or retirement in his public appearances, he has already informed the management that he will continue for another season. His decision is made. His teammates have also joined in this little game, as Rodrygo, for example, expressed his hope for Kroos to stay: “We are pushing him to continue.”
But the Brazilian forward, like the rest of the Madrid locker room, is already aware of the intentions of the German stalwart, who will not retire after the Euro in which he will participate with his national team. At 34 years old, he will still be there to support Tchouameni, Valverde, and Camavinga next season. Much to the delight of the Madridismo…
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