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Real Madrid veteran yet to decide his future despite club’s intention to renew
Real Madrid boast of some of the best young talents in world football in Aurelien Tchouameni, Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo Goes and Eder Militao among others. Yet, it is the veterans in the team that continue to drive the engine and grind out wins when required.
Toni Kroos is one such long-standing member of the team whose renewal the club deeply desire. According to reports from Cadena SER, Real Madrid want Kroos to stay and sign a new contract but the player has not yet decided on his future.
While the midfielder is just 33 years old, he is already contemplating retirement from the game, which could come as early as the season’s end. It would, however, not be a surprise after his early retirement from the German National Team as well.
A decision from the player is expected by February. A lot rides on the outcome of his dilemma, for his departure would force the Merengues into signing another midfielder in the upcoming market in addition to Jude Bellingham.
The German has been one of the European Champions’ best players this season, not just orchestrating the play but leading from the front. He has been at the centre of every Real Madrid move with no signs of age catching up with him.
In 13 La Liga appearances so far this season, Kroos has scored one goal and provided two assists in addition to creating five big chances. He averages a whopping two key passes per game and plays a big defensive role too.
The current belief in the offices at Bernabeu is that the midfielder will likely renew his deal for a further year. However, only time will tell what is in store for the Galacticos’ midfield.
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Arsenal, Manchester City had held talks with Real Madrid star over potential move – report
Real Madrid’s Arda Guler has been one of the standout performers for Los Blancos in an otherwise inconsistent start to the season.
The 21-year-old’s rise has not gone unnoticed in the Premier League, with a host of England’s biggest clubs keeping close tabs on the Turkey international.
Now, fresh details have emerged over just how serious that interest became during the summer.
Arsenal and City held talks over Guler
According to Graemy Bailey, both Arsenal and Manchester City held discussions with Guler’s representatives over a potential summer switch to England.
The two clubs were in the market for elite attacking reinforcements and are said to have outlined their plans for the player while attempting to tempt him away from the Spanish capital.
There was hope among the interested parties that Guler’s standing at the Bernabeu might become less secure under new head coach Jose Mourinho, potentially opening the door for an exit.
Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are also understood to have made contact with his camp during the year, underlining just how coveted the playmaker has become.
Guler commits his future to Madrid
Those hopes, however, have now been firmly extinguished.
Guler had been given assurances by the club’s hierarchy that he remained central to their long-term plans, and he is understood to be a major favourite of president Florentino Perez.
Far from pushing him out, Mourinho has made his admiration clear, handing the youngster regular minutes and a growing role in the side.
That faith was on full display on Wednesday, when Guler delivered two assists as Madrid came from behind to win a thrilling 4-3 contest at Roma.
His future is now effectively settled. Guler has reportedly agreed a new contract that ties him to the club until at least 2031, extending a deal that previously ran to 2029 and rewarding his progress with a salary increase.
