- Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has cleared the air about his future at the club
- The former Germany international has agreed to a new deal, to extend his stay at Santiago Bernabeu
- Milan striker Olivier Giroud in other news has signed a new deal with the Serie A club
Toni Kroos is “on the right track” to renewing his contract with Real Madrid.
The former Germany midfielder’s contract with Los Blancos expires at the conclusion of the season, and he has hinted that he may retire this year.
Kroos joined Real Madrid from Bayern Munich in 2014 and has been instrumental in the club’s success during his time there.
The 33-year-old indicated that he intends to extend his stay in the Spanish capital.
He told reporters: “Everything is on the right track, but I also respect what the club wants: how and when it communicates.
“There is a good relationship that I have with the club over the years and this issue has already been discussed for a while.”
Kroos added: “There is absolute trust on both sides. The club knew from the beginning that I was not going to do anything stupid.
“Theoretically, I could have signed for another team from January 1, but we didn’t even start with this nonsense. There is a lot of trusts there. I will most likely stay that way for a while.”
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Kroos assisted twice in a 2-0 win over Chelsea in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday, giving the holders a 4-0 aggregate advantage.
Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has been at Real Madrid since 2014 and is set to extend his stay at the La Liga club. | PHOTO: Real Madrid CF |
On Wednesday, the Spanish newspaper AS announced that Kroos’ teammate Karim Benzema has agreed to extend his contract at Real Madrid.
Milan have allegedly renewed Olivier Giroud’s contract, with the France international committing to stay until the end of next season.
Giroud, who joined Milan from Chelsea in 2021, has 27 goals in 76 games.
The 36-year-old has scored 13 goals this season as Milan’s first-choice striker in the absence of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who has only made four appearances this season due to a lengthy injury layoff.
Giroud’s goal against Serie A leaders Napoli on Tuesday helped Milan reach the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2007.
Victor Osimhen scored late on for Napoli, but Milan held firm to progress with a 2-1 aggregate victory.
Milan, who are fourth in Serie A, will face either Benfica or city rivals Inter in the last four.
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