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LaLiga: Toni Kroos Set for Real Madrid Return

The club wants the former midfielder in a sporting or advisory role, with talks centered on a gradual path similar to Zinedine Zidane's.

  • According to The Athletic, Real Madrid is in formal talks to bring retired midfielder Toni Kroos back to the club this summer with a structured plan already in place.
  • The 36-year-old Kroos retired after playing for Germany at the European Championship, concluding a 17-year career that included 114 national team caps and five Champions League titles with Madrid.
  • Mirroring the path of Zinedine Zidane, who served as an advisor before coaching the team, discussions center on a non-playing role within the club structure rather than a player return.
  • Since retiring, Kroos has focused on his Toni Kroos Academy, which opened in Madrid, and hosts the podcast 'Einfach mal Luppen' with his brother, Felix.
  • Despite ongoing negotiations, Kroos has consistently ruled out returning as a professional player, meaning any potential reunion will involve only advisory or coaching responsibilities.
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His return to Madrid has nothing to do with the future coach of Real Madrid. The first approaches have already taken place and in Valdebeba

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Football giant Real Madrid is in talks with former international player Toni Kroos regarding a return to the club's sports department structure.

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football-espana.net broke the news on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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