This is the real bomb of the week in the world of football. This Tuesday, Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos announced that he would end his career at the end of the season.
The German midfielder will play his last match with Real Madrid on June 1 during the Champions League final at Wembley against Borussia Dortmund.
He will subsequently play Euro 2024 with the German selection with the aim of concluding his rich and successful playing career in style. Since this announcement which surprised the various players in football, the Madrid number 8 has received a shower of praise on social networks.
His young teammate Jude Bellingham went there with his message. The English midfielder sent a beautiful tribute to his elder who did not hesitate to send him a strong message in return. “Mthank you my friend. More years together would have been unfair. I’ve loved every minute since you joined us! You are more than ready to take control! At 20 years…, “ he commented under the Englishman’s Instagram post.
Jude Bellingham the successor to Toni Kroos?
Toni Kroos will leave a big void in the Real Madrid midfield. The German world champion has been an indisputable starter since his arrival in the summer of 2014 from Bayern Munich.
What if Real Madrid already had its successor with the presence of Jude Bellingham. So yes, the Englishman plays higher up the pitch, but he nevertheless presents qualities similar to those of the former Bavarian.
The 20-year-old is capable of taking over the game and setting the tempo of a team. With the strengthening of the offensive sector this summer, it is not impossible that it will move back a notch on the pitch next season. To be continued…
