Information reaching us indicates that Germany midfielder, Toni Kroos, has joined current UEFA Champions League winners, Real Madrid from Bayern Munich on a six-year contract.
According to latest reports, the 24-year-old midfielder, who was a key member of Germany’s World Cup-winning team, would be presented at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium later Thursday, 17 July, 2014.
As at the time of compiling this report, both Madrid and Bayern have not disclosed the transfer fee both there are rumours that Kroo would cost Madrid in the region of 25 million Euros ($33.82 million).
* Toni Kroos of Germany, left, tries to tackle Ghana’s Sulley Muntari at the just ended 2014 FIFA World Cup
Kroos was chosen as the best player at the 2007 Under-17 World Cup held in South Korea between 18 August and 9 September, 2007, when Germany finished third.
He joined Bayern when he was 16 and later spent 18 months on loan at Bayer Leverkusen before returning. He was a regular starter since Pep Guardiola took over as coach last season.
* Toni Kroos
Kroos helped Bayern win the Champions League in 2013 and domestic doubles the past two seasons.
He was on Germany’s 2010 World Cup squad, but was given a bigger role in coach Joachim Loew’s team during qualifying for this year’s tournament in Brazil.
While confirming the departure of the player, Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge thanked Kroos for his time in Munich and wished him "all the best in Madrid and at Real."
* Real Madrid’s coach, Carlo Ancelotti
"We are grateful to Toni Kroos for his time in Munich," Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummeniggetold the club website (www.fcbayern.de).
"Together we had great achievements here and we wish he and his family all the best in Madridwith Real," Rummenigge added.
Kroos is Madrid’s first signing ahead of the new season and many analysts believe he could well take over set-piece duties from Xabi Alonso.
His arrival could also lead to the departure of Germany teammate Sami Khedira, who has been linked with a move to Arsenal in England.
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