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Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Real Madrid identify 'next big goal' as Xabi Alonso prioritises Toni Kroos replacement
Real Madrid have spent heavily this summer Still want a new midfielder to replace Toni Kroos Are closely monitoring Spain star Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱 WHAT HAPPENED? Los Blancos have already splashed out on Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alvaro Carreras, and Franco Mastantuono this summer to strengthen the squad but still have the financial might to spend big once again, according to Diario AS. The club's "next big goal" is to bring in a player who can replace Kroos in the heart of the midfield, with Manchester CIty star Rodri very much still the favourite option. THE BIGGER PICTURE Real Madrid have also looked at Nicolo Barella, Enzo Fernandez, and Alexis Mac Allister but have been put off all three as they are all under long-term contracts. Meanwhile, Rodri's deal at Manchester City expires in 2027, giving Madrid hope they can tempt him away from the Etihad Stadium TELL ME MORE.... Real Madrid are closely monitoring Rodri's situation but remain wary due to his recent serious knee injury that saw the Spain star sidelined for nine months. Rodri also suffered a fresh setback at the Club World Cup, meaning Los Blancos may be forced to wait to make any move for the midfielder. DID YOU KNOW? Kroos has readily admitted that Madrid have failed to replace him adequately. He said earlier this summer, via Mundo Deportivo: "They're still missing a profile like mine, they're still looking for it. There aren't many players like that, and the ones that are there aren't easy to get." WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID Real Madrid players are enduring a break after their Club World Cup exploits. Alonso's side are due to kick off their La Liga campaign on August 19th against Osasuna.
News18
18-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Toni Kroos Receives 'State Order of Merit' As Greifswald Is Renamed 'Krooswald'
Last Updated: German football legend Toni Kroos received a 'State Order of Merit' in his hometown Greifswald, temporarily renamed 'Krooswald'. German football legend Toni Kroos received a 'State Order of Merit' in his hometown Greifswald on Friday. Temporarily, the town's name was changed to 'Krooswald', with signs placed at its entrances. According to a report from Sport1, cited by the ceremony took place at Volksstadion, where the now-retired 35-year-old began his youth career at the age of seven with Greifswalder FC. Kroos retired from professional football following the Euro Championships 2024 last year, where Germany lost to eventual champions Spain in the quarterfinals. He achieved his sixth UEFA Champions League and fourth La Liga title with Real Madrid in the 2023-24 season. Overall, Kroos won 34 major trophies in his football career and earned 114 caps for Germany. He played a crucial role in Germany's 2014 FIFA World Cup-winning team, scoring two goals. The event was attended by his family, locals, and officials, with Minister-President Manuela Schwesig highlighting Kroos's foundation work supporting needy children and families across Germany. Kroos made 463 appearances for Real Madrid, and his retirement last year surprised many. Although his professional career has ended, Kroos participated in the Icon League, a five-a-side tournament featuring retired players. He is expected to remain connected with football through roles in media, coaching, or as an ambassador. Toni Kroos began his senior career at Bayern Munich, making his debut at 17 in 2007. After limited appearances, he was loaned to Bayer Leverkusen, where he impressed before returning to Bayern in 2010. At Bayern, he won three Bundesliga titles, a UEFA Champions League, two DFB-Pokal trophies, and earned three Bundesliga Team of the Season selections. In 2014, Kroos transferred to Real Madrid for €25 million. At Real Madrid, he achieved significant success, winning 22 trophies, including four La Liga and five Champions League titles, with three consecutive European triumphs from 2016 to 2018. He was frequently included in elite teams such as the FIFA FIFPRO World 11 and UEFA Team of the Year. Internationally, Kroos earned 114 caps for Germany, winning the 2014 World Cup and being named to multiple tournament best XI lists. A standout youth player, he retired in 2024, leaving a legacy as one of Germany's greatest midfielders. (With inputs from ANI) view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 23:23 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Forbes
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Real Madrid Moves To Land ‘Impossible Dream' Paris Saint-Germain Star
Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has the "impossible dream" of signing one of the main architects ... More of Paris Saint-Germain's recent Champions League triumph according to SPORT, which cited anonymous sources. Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has the "impossible dream" of signing one of the main architects of Paris Saint-Germain's recent Champions League triumph according to SPORT, which cited anonymous sources. Taking over the reins from Carlo Ancelotti this summer, Alonso has a wealth of options in attack which could lead to him selling or loaning out the likes of Kylian Mbappe backups Endrick and breakout Club World Cup star Gonzalo Garcia. Arda Guler seems to be in Alonso's primary plans, which also pushes Rodrygo onto the bench with his compatriot Endrick. And though the Turk is a great attacking midfielder and the manager has other great players in the center of the park such as Fede Valverde and Jude Bellingham, he still lacks someone with a profile akin to Toni Kroos or Luka Modric. Kroos of course retired from football this time last year after leading Madrid to a record-extending 15th Champions League crown against his compatriots Borussia Dortmund and failing to deliver the Euros for Germany, who were knocked out in the quarterfinals by Spain. Modric has lasted another year, but nearing 40 he will move on after the Club World Cup where Madrid faces the same 2023/2024 UCL final foes in the last eight. Alonso's search has led him to Vitinha, and Madrid is reportedly putting the wheels in motion to snatch away the Portuguese playmaker that was so instrumental in his current club's first UCL win and in particular it's 5-0 thrashing of Inter Milan in a Munich-held final. With a contract until 2029, Vitinha would only go for an astronomical amount of money which Los Blancos can't or won't want to give a club it has been institutionally at war with since the Mbappe debacle. It would adopt a similar strategy in luring Vitinha, in that Madrid would encourage him to run down his contract and then join the La Liga giants for free towards the end of the decade in what would be another major coup for President Florentino Perez. Real Madrid will have to look elsewhere for its Kroos/Modric replacement As that possible free switch is still some four years away, however, Real Madrid will have to look elsewhere for a Kroos/Modric replacement that is able to sit at the base of midfield and cooly dictate play. Madrid seems to have missed out on Martin Zubimendi who would've been perfect, with the Basque set to be announced by Arsenal in the coming days.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kroos Endorses Wirtz Amid Liverpool Transfer Links
Liverpool Move for Wirtz Endorsed by Kroos Kroos offers insight into Wirtz's future amid Anfield rumours Liverpool's pursuit of Florian Wirtz has taken a fresh twist following comments from one of Germany's most celebrated midfielders. Toni Kroos, who recently retired from professional football after a glittering career with Real Madrid and Germany, has publicly given his backing to Wirtz, should the youngster opt for a move to Anfield. Advertisement Speaking during the Icon League indoor football event, Kroos addressed the speculation surrounding Wirtz and his potential transfer: 'If he thinks that's the best next step for him and his career, then that's good,' said the 34-year-old, via 'You can technically only judge decisions like this afterwards, of course.' With Wirtz emerging as one of the most sought-after young talents in Europe, Liverpool are reportedly leading the race for his signature. However, negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen are expected to be anything but straightforward. Leverkusen firm on valuation despite Liverpool bid Wirtz, still just 21, is said to be the subject of a €100 million bid from Liverpool. Yet Bayer Leverkusen are believed to be holding out for a figure closer to €130 million. Such a valuation underlines the club's determination to hold onto their prized asset unless a substantial offer is placed on the table. Advertisement Adding a further twist to the ongoing saga are reports suggesting that Darwin Núñez could be included in a possible swap deal. If the Uruguayan forward were to head to Leverkusen, it would significantly alter the financial equation and potentially accelerate negotiations. The inclusion of Núñez would offer both clubs a fresh attacking dynamic, although such a high-profile exchange would require careful consideration from both sporting and financial perspectives. Kroos reflects on Wirtz's top-club readiness Kroos is well positioned to speak on Wirtz's career trajectory. The veteran midfielder previously spent time on loan at Leverkusen before establishing himself at Bayern Munich and later Real Madrid. His understanding of the environment Wirtz currently operates in lends credence to his remarks. Advertisement 'He is a player who can prevail at any club in the world in my opinion,' Kroos added. 'It doesn't matter if it would've been Bayern or Liverpool… he has all the tools to assert himself at any given top club.' This is high praise from a player who has operated at the highest levels of club and international football, winning multiple UEFA Champions League titles and a World Cup. Photo: IMAGO Slot era set for defining first transfer move Incoming Liverpool manager Arne Slot is expected to play a central role in shaping the club's transfer strategy this summer. The Dutchman will be keen to put his own stamp on the squad and securing a talent like Wirtz would represent a major statement of intent. Advertisement The Bayer Leverkusen sporting director has already gone on record confirming Liverpool's 'concrete interest' in the midfielder, reinforcing the seriousness of their pursuit. With pre-season on the horizon, the Reds will be eager to finalise any major additions in good time. Wirtz's technical ability, vision and creativity would make him an ideal fit for Slot's dynamic style. But his adaptability to Premier League intensity will be a decisive factor. For now, all eyes remain on Liverpool as they navigate one of the summer's most intriguing transfer narratives.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Luka Modrić to leave Real Madrid, Twitter reacts to the news 💥
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here. Luka Modrić will no longer be a player for Real Madrid next season. A news that has caused a lot of reactions from internet users as well as many big names in the football world. We offer you a small anthology of the best tweets published since the announcement. 📸 — Real France (@realfrance_fr) May 22, 2025 Fort au foot, longévité et respectueux Ciao Modric 👋🏻 — Loguito Fcb (@Loguito6) May 22, 2025 Modric est le meilleur milieu de l'histoire du football — 𝙑𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖🃏 (@vista_213) May 22, 2025 Karim Benzema rend hommage à Luka Modric : « 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶, 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗽 ! 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗲𝘂𝗿, 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗲́𝗿𝗼 𝟭𝟬 𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 ☝️❤️ » — ACTU_BENZEMA 9️⃣ (@Big_benze_9) May 22, 2025 Toni Kroos qui accompagne Modric dans le rond central pour un dernier hommage au Bernabéu.J'en pleure déjà les frères. — Francysco (@Franc_Ysco) May 22, 2025 🚨 CRISTIANO RONALDO 🇵🇹 REND À SON TOUR HOMMAGE À LUKA MODRIC 🇭🇷 ✨ :( 📲 IG ) — Instant Foot ⚽️ (@lnstantFoot) May 22, 2025 Rodrygo : "Papa… aujourd'hui est un jour très triste pour moi et les Madridistas, sachant que bientôt nous ne t'aurons plus sur le terrain, avec le # est difficile d'exprimer avec des mots ce que tu représentes pour moi depuis que j'ai rejoint ce club. J'ai appris de toi… — Edition Merengue (@EditionMerengue) May 22, 2025 - Is Luka Modrić in the top 5 of the greatest players of Real? 📲 - 🎥 Real Madrid pays a touching tribute to Luka Modrić - After Modric's departure, a new hierarchy of captains is being redefined at Real Madrid 📸 Florencia Tan Jun - 2025 Getty Images
