Toni Kroos has recently revealed the one Serie A club he could imagine joining. He also recalled the story of his eventual Real Madrid transfer.
Last season was a tremendous campaign for Real Madrid. They won an incredible double, lifting both La Liga and the UEFA Champions League. However, it was a bittersweet season for Los Blancos, who also had to bid farewell to club legend Toni Kroos at the end of it all.
Kroos retired from playing professional football last season. His final game was the UEFA Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund. As if written in the stars, he won the Champions League and provided an assist in his Real Madrid farewell.
Toni Kroos names one Serie A side he would join if not for Real Madrid transfer
According to a report from Football Italia, Toni Kroos admitted that he could envision himself playing for Inter Milan. However, he also said with absolute certainty that he could never imagine leaving Real Madrid.
In his own words, Kroos said: “There was interest from Serie A clubs when I was playing in Spain, but I never thought about leaving the Blancos. I’ve always liked Italian football, but Real is Real... Right now, I wouldn’t see myself badly at Inter. They play with confidence and calm, trying to dominate proceedings; they are really strong.”
Imagining Toni Kroos playing in the Italian top flight is quite the thought. The German midfielder, who is one of the all-time best in his position, would bring a new dimension to Italian football.
The history of Serie A goes unspoken. Italy is a beautiful footballing country with a rich history of great midfielders. The Italian national team largely has the tactical excellence of Serie A to thank for its rich history.
Notably, Inter Milan is one of the best teams in Serie A right now. Therefore, peak Toni Kroos in the current I Nerazzurri side would be incredible.
However, Toni Kroos committed himself to Real Madrid. It was Carlo Ancelotti who was key to bringing Toni Kroos from Bayern Munich to his now-beloved Real Madrid.
Kroos mentioned this in the same interview, revealing that he was jubilant when Carlo Ancelotti decided to return to Real Madrid for his second stint in charge.
On Ancelotti, Kroos said: "We’ve always had a special relationship, and I like the idea that my time in Madrid started and ended with him... We didn’t expect , but it was great news to all of us because many of us, especially Carvajal, Marcelo, Modric, Ramos and Nacho, the most experienced players, had already worked with him.”