3 Toni Kroos replacements on the Real Madrid transfer shortlist
- Toni Kroos will retire from the game this year
- He is a Real Madrid legend who is impossible to replace
- Here are 3 Toni Kroos replacements on the Real Madrid transfer shortlist
By Kian Long
2. Florian Wirtz
One player who is certainly catching all the attention for all the right reasons is Florian Wirtz. The Germany-born midfielder is part of the exceptional Bayer Leverkusen who went the entire Bundesliga season unbeaten, led by Real Madrid legend Xabi Alonso.
Florian Wirtz is considered by Real Madrid as their potential Toni Kroos replacement. It must be said that Wirtz is a more advanced midfielder than Toni Kroos, so Ancelotti is expected to alter his tactical vision but this is a task which would excite the tactical philosopher.
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Wirtz ages at 21 years old and he has the ability to play as an advanced midfielder, second striker, right winger and left winger. Since there are expected to be other attacking additions to Real Madrid this summer, this versatility would massively benefit Wirtz and Ancelotti to ease him into the Real system.
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