Real Madrid star set to be left out of Liverpool game, Klopp smiles

The Reds will face the Spaniards in the last 16 of the Champions League in February

05/01/2023, 05:07 AM +00:00

Having just turned 33, Toni Kroos' contract, which expires at the end of the season, has still not been renewed. Real Madrid are looking to extend his contract, but the German midfielder is still not giving any news. "My contract length was chosen consciously. Thirty-three would be a good age to hang up my boots. At that time I will have the opportunity to choose whether I want to do something after all. Signing for Real Madrid is the best thing I could have done. I will never play in the United States, China or Qatar.

This is what Toni Kroos said four years ago to Sport Bild about his future. The German midfielder has always been clear about his career. Having won every possible title, with the exception of the European Championship, Kroos' contract with Real Madrid expires in less than six months. And the club are still without news of their midfielder.

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According to Ok Diario, Madrid don't have it all their own way on Kroos. Over time, the club's confidence in Kroos' possible renewal has swung from resignation at the end of the season to confidence since the start of this season. The main reason for the Teuton's doubts is the high level he has shown this season, where he has been vital to Carlo Ancelotti's plans.

Kroos is now looking at just two possibilities: stay at Madrid on a short contract or hang up his boots. At 33 years of age, it seems a low age to leave top-level football, but the award-winning player had no hesitation in retiring internationally at the age of 31. A career that would come to an end at the zenith of being one of the best players in his position.

Kroos doubtful for Liverpool clash

If Kroos decides to bring forward his decision to retire, given that he is no longer a permanent fixture in Carlo Ancelotti's line-up, he could miss the Champions League last-16 clash with Liverpool. This would give German coach Jürgen Klopp, who has been struggling with injuries to his players, some breathing space.