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Not everything is so easy in negotiations, even for Real Madrid. While the European Champions have recorded the arrival of Aurélien Tchouaméni from Monaco, one of the midfielders refuses for the moment to extend.
Toni Kroos, 32, will be out of contract at the end of next season and despite an extension offer from his bosses, he still doesn’t know what his future holds. As he comes out of a season below his usual standards, the German wants to give himself time for reflection. He wants to be sure of what he can bring to the team if he comes to an extension. The 2014 world champion will only stay if he is convinced that he can still be useful to Real Madrid and that the club continues to consider his contribution necessary.
In Spain, there is talk of a one-year extension, until 2024, desired by Real. During his last extension in 2019, Kroos had already hinted that he did not see himself playing until he was 36, as his teammate Luka Modric does.
“I will be 33 when this contract ends. If at 29 we renew for four years, my idea, practically, is to end it here. My feeling is that at 37 or 38, I don’t think not continue playing. I will decide when, but the idea is that it will be my last long renewal.”
Real Madrid hopes that he will also continue the adventure so that he continues to pass on his knowledge to young people such as Camavinga, Valverde and now Tchouaméni. If one of them comes to take his place as a recurring starter during this season, the tendency will be rather for a departure for the German midfielder who does not exclude joining MLS where he is very popular. .
This season, Kroos has appeared in 28 games, scoring 1 goal and providing 3 assists.
to summarize
A Real Madrid midfielder is currently refusing to extend his contract and will make his decision at the end of the season. Toni Kroos, 32, will be out of contract at the end of next season and despite an extension offer from his bosses, he still doesn’t know what his future holds. The 2014 world champion will only stay if he is convinced that he can still be useful to Real Madrid and that the club continues to consider his contribution necessary.
