Article by Daniel Scorpie – Published Friday, April 17, 2026 8:13 p.m. / Updated Friday, April 17, 2026 8:21 p.m.
Toni Kroos (36 years old), the former German midfielder, is attracted by the idea of returning to Real Madrid. The five-time Champions League winner with the blanco club will be asked to liaise between the players and president Florentino Perez thanks to the excellent relationship he has maintained with management.
Toni Kroos never broke the connection with Real and considers himself a true Madridite. He still lives in the Spanish capital and although he is focused on his academy, he has not ruled out a return to the club of his life.
The “Santiago Bernabeu” group wants the former German football great back because everyone believes that he can help a lot in the current crisis situation. “Kroos will be a link between the president and the players,” revealed Alberto Pereiro, journalist at Radioestadio.
Toni Kroos, close to returning to Real Madrid / photo: Imago Images
The same source explained that “it's definitely a position where he could fit in very well, as Toni is well-liked and respected in the Real Madrid dressing room and also has an excellent relationship with the management. Therefore, his presence in this capacity would be beneficial. Also, having someone like him close to the team will always be a positive thing.
Kroos believes that “the team needs to change their mentality. Maybe Real's veterans should step up!”
Like any Real fan, the German legend wants to see Madrid make history again and regrets the two years without a trophy that followed his departure, but does not believe his absence is the only reason.
Kross conveyed that the team needs to strengthen in certain positions and change its mentality. Maybe the veterans should step up and take the responsibility that he, Modric and Nacho once had.”
465of matches Toni Kroos had at Real Madrid, achieving 28 goals and 99 assists in ten seasons
Blancos supporters want to see Kroos back in Madrid: some want him right on the pitch, while others would be delighted if Toni took up an important position at the club, sharing his experience.
“We will see how the talks between Real Madrid and the German go, which are expected in the coming months. Neither side is in a hurry, but it is likely that negotiations will take place before the end of the season,” concludes Alberto Pereiro.
