His arrival from Bayern Munich in 2014 came in the perfect moment of his career. Toni Kroos made the switch to Real Madrid in the wake of his 2014 World Cup triumph with Germany and itâs been a wonderful ride in the Spanish capital since then.
However, all good things eventually come to an end, and Kroosâ career at Santiago Bernabeu wonât be the exception. The 32-year-old, who retired from international soccer, will have to make a big decision with his contract expiring in June 2023.
Kroos is still a pivotal player for Los Blancos, who remain ascontenders for the La Liga and Champions League trophies, but he knows heâll have to seriously think about his future. In an interview with Sky Sports, he revealed his three conditions to extend his stay in Madrid.
1. He and Real Madrid must be on the same level
Toni Kroos claims hefeelsâcompletely fineâat Real Madrid but somethings must happen for him to renew his contract next year. âThe first thing is that the level of the team and mine must match,â Kroos told Sky Sports, as quoted by As in Spanish. If next year he feels heâs unable to perform like the rest of the team can, or vice versa, he wouldnât continue at the club.
2. Kroos must be in good physical condition
By the time his contract with Real Madrid runs out, Toni Kroos will be 33 years old. Thatâs why the second conditionto sign a new deal will depend on his fitness. To continue in Madrid, Kroosneeds to be sure he can handle the workload.
3. He must feel the desire to stay
And last but not least, Toni Kroos has also emphasizedthe motivation he must feel before signing a new contract with Los Blancos. Real Madridâs standardsare always high and he wonât commit to another deal if he doesnât feel the desire any player should have at such a big club.
However, he and Real Madrid still have a lot of time to sit down to discuss about thefuture. In the meantime, it will probably be for the better if they concentrate on the second half of the current season as thereâs a lot at stake. Itâs important to note, though, that Kroos said he wants to finish his career with Real Madrid and is optimistic about it.
