Toni Kroos dashes Madrid hopes: “It’s impossible”

Former Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos spoke to the media in Spain on Monday. In an interview with Marca, the former Real Madrid No8 completely dismissed a hypothesis that would delight the Merengues.

Retired for a few months now, Toni Kroos is keeping busy with his academy in Spain. Between activities with the young players at the academy, which he wants to see become one of the world’s greatest in the years to come, and the charitable work of his association, the former Germany international is not bored. While his absence is still visible in Carlo Ancelotti’s team, which he abruptly abandoned last June, the 2014 world champion is trying to reassure Madrid fans that the team will improve.

Toni Kroos rejects Madrid coaching staff

Meanwhile, Toni Kroos has spoken out about his plans to strengthen the club’s coaching staff. The 34-year-old, who has enrolled for a UEFA B coaching qualification, has told Relevo that joining Carlo Ancelotti’s coaching staff is out of the question. In an interview with The Athletic, he even rejects the idea of becoming a football coach.

“Do I have any plans to become a coach? No, I’m not going to be a coach. I’m not even thinking about it. If Ancelotti asks me to be his assistant? No, that’s impossible. If Carlo wants me to, I’ll always give him my opinion,” said Toni Kroos, who seems sure of what he’s saying. It’s a major clarification that will not please the millions of Madrid fans who wanted to see the former midfield stalwart involved in the life of the club.

A boulevard for Xabi Alonso

At a time when Carlo Ancelotti’s future is causing a stir due to the team’s performances since the start of the season, the name of the current Bayer Leverkusen coach is coming up with a lot of insistence. Xabi Alonso is the only big name at Real Madrid who is making an impact with the current German champions. Much more seasoned, the former Real Madrid player (2009-2014, 236 matches for 6 goals) is more than ever the favourite to take over the reins at the White House.

In the meantime, we’ll be keeping an eye on the situation of Kroos, who could well change his mind. For the moment, the former Bavarian is busy and happy in his retired life, preferring to keep an eye on the White House from afar and following his favourite Federico Valverde.