The legendary German midfielder recently officially confirmed that he will retire from professional football after EURO 2024 ends. It is not only a big loss for the German national team but also creates a hole that is difficult to fill in the middle of the Spanish Royal Club because everyone knows that Kroos is one of The souls who have brought success to Real over the years.
Replacing such a person is not easy, but the three faces below are strong enough to handle part of this task.
1. Alexis Mac Allister
Perhaps the player most contacted by Real Madrid last week was Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister. At this stage, the “White Vultures” have not yet made any official offer to the 2022 World Cup champion, but the interest is definitely there, and it is likely that president Florentino Perez is starting to inquire. How to complete the above potential deal.
Mac Allister is considered one of the successful signings of the Anfield team last season. The former Brighton man is very comfortable on the ball and is capable of making good passes at all distances. Theoretically, he is the perfect replacement for the role left by Toni Kroos. However, it remains to be seen whether Liverpool are willing to let their star man leave.
2. Florian Wirtz
One player who is definitely attracting a lot of attention from Real fans right now is Florian Wirtz. Kroos’ teammate on the German national team has been part of a very good Bayer Leverkusen side this season. He is the nucleus of the playing style that coach Xabi Alonso has worked hard to build, helping create a 51-match unbeaten streak.
Wirtz is also on Real’s transfer priority list, to replace Kroos. Now 21 years old, the Leverkusen star is capable of playing as an attacking midfielder, virtual striker, right winger and left winger. This flexibility will make it easier for coach Carlo Ancelotti to change tactics next season.
3. Joshua Kimmich
Kimmich’s future with Bayern Munich is uncertain, and if he cannot sell this star this summer, the Bavarian Gray Tigers will have to lose everything next summer. Therefore, if Real Madrid comes knocking and offers a reasonable number, they will likely bring him to the Santiago Bernabeu to fill the position left by Toni Kroos.
Even though he is 29 years old, Kimmich possesses many years of experience playing at the highest level – something extremely important for a young team like Los Blancos’ current one. Another advantage for Real is that coach Carlo Ancelotti is knowledgeable about German football and German players. For the above reasons, the Kimmich – Real deal is very likely to be successful.