Real Madrid ace chose a one-year deal despite club being ready to offer longer contract

After months of deliberation and discussion, Real Madrid sealed Toni Kroos’ renewal this past weekend.

The midfielder did not negotiate with any other club, with retirement and continuity in Spain being his only two options. In the end, it is safe to say that both parties won with his renewal.

According to reports from Mario Cortegana, Los Blancos were willing to offer the German a longer contract of more than just one season. However, the player opted for just one year after careful observation.

Given Kroos’ quality and impact on the field, one can expect that both parties will be in discussions over a renewal again before the end of next season. However, everything then will depend on how valued the German feels with his role on the side.

Carlo Ancelotti can breathe a sigh of relief with the developments this week for losing both Toni Kroos and Luka Modric in the same summer would be devastating. With both players likely to continue, pushing Jude Bellingham’s signature to 2024 becomes a real option.

Kroos has made 22 La Liga appearances for the Merengues this season, scoring two goals and providing three assists in the process. Further, he averages close to two key passes per game and has created five big chances.

The veteran played most of Real Madrid’s first leg against Chelsea last week before missing the weekend’s clash through a small niggle.

He is expected to return to the starting lineup later today as Los Blancos look to seal a spot in the final four of the competition. However, it remains to be seen if he operates as a pivot on the night, as in the first leg, or an interior where he has played most of his career.