Earlier this week, The Real Champs published a report stating that Man City were ready to make a £13m per year wage offer for the signing of Toni Kroos, as his current deal is set to expire this year.
Toni Kroos to Man City certainly seems like a transfer which makes sense from the player’s and Man City’s point of view but who are the winners and losers from Real Madrid’s perspective?
3 winners and 2 losers from Toni Kroos leaving Real Madrid for Man City
Luka Modric (winner)
Luka Modric, like Toni Kroos, is a Real Madrid legend with a contract expiring this year. Since they both play in the midfield, it is likely that one would get in ahead of the other in the starting lineup, particularly in games which call upon experience.
If Toni Kroos does move to Man City, this inevitably leads to more game time for the former Tottenham Hotspur star Luka Modric.
Antonio Rudiger (loser)
Antonio Rudiger and Toni Kroos understandably have an excellent understanding of each other and a great relationship on and off the pitch. As the two Germany internationals in the Real Madrid setup, it is understandable that the two get along well.
With Toni Kroos moving to Man City, Antonio Rudiger would become the only Germany international in the first team setup.
Federico Valverde (winner)
One player who is surprisingly linked with a move away from Real Madrid in the summer transfer window is club legend Federico Valverde. Ageing at 25 years old, he has become a mainstay at Real Madrid and it goes without saying that the football capital is the best place for him to develop as a player.
With Toni Kroos potentially joining Man City, this leaves more room in the squad for Valverde. That said, he is likely near the top of the midfield pecking order in Ancelotti’s perspective anyway.
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Toni Kroos (winner)
Given Real Madrid’s transfer plans in the summer transfer window, there will undoubtedly be some players who must leave. If Toni Kroos is to secure himself a club like Man City who can compete with the likes of Real Madrid, then he will be a winner.
His legendary status is intact at the Bernabeu and if Kroos wishes to add another league to his impressive armoury, then so be it.
