Toni Kroos has publicly opened the door to a return to Real Madrid on his podcast, Einfach mal Luppen. There, he confirmed that he would be delighted to return to the club chaired by Florentino Pérez. What is clear is that he wouldn't do so as an active player, but he does want to be linked with the club again. Such News has been very well received within the board.
"Given my close relationship with Real Madrid, I will never rule out doing something at Madrid at some point in the future," said Toni Kroos. These words have gone viral, spreading through social media. This has partly been a cold shower, however, considering that he has completely ruled out playing soccer again. This is a possibility that would've delighted Florentino Pérez.
Toni Kroos Still Talking to Florentino Pérez: Transfer Offered to Real Madrid
Real Madrid is feeling the absence of Toni Kroos. Trying to make up for it, they want to sign a player who can replace him in his role. To find one, Florentino Pérez thought there's no-one better to choose his replacement than the German himself. Kroos has already put a name on the table.
Toni Kroos has spoken about this matter with the president of Real Madrid. The truth is that he's been clear in private: "Florian Wirtz is a player to sign." He's been his favorite for a long time and remains so, to the point that he is interceding to see him at Santiago Bernabéu.
Florian Wirtz has a contract with Bayer Leverkusen until 2027 and the operation is not simple. We are talking about many millions of euros. The operation could reach up to 150 million euros. Given this scenario, Florentino Pérez is taking it calmly and looking at any type of option that may appear.
Toni Kroos: a Businessman Phase, away from Real Madrid
While he may or may not return to Real Madrid, the reality is that Toni Kroos has his own projects. He recently launched the Icon League, a semi-professional competition that he created. In a way, many fans compare it to the Kings League, the Spanish league created by Piqué more than a year ago.
The main similarity is found in the owners of the teams: in the Icon League, all are managed by different people and streamers. Almost all of them are directly related to the world of soccer, but with different profiles. Some are former players like Toni Kroos, while others are still active.
The reality is that Toni Kroos has opened the doors to his return to Real Madrid. For now, however, it seems that it won't be imminent.