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Real Madrid have identified three key targets for the club’s long-term project
Florentino Perez’s management of the sporting situation at Real Madrid has been phenomenal. Despite the club continually losing big stars year after year, the level of play on the field has seldom seen a drop.
Such a seamless transition to a new generation can only be attributed to the timely signing and inclusion of younger players. Now, the men in white’s next generation are not very far away from another blockbuster lineup to dominate the next decade of football.
According to reports from MARCA, Los Blancos have carefully studied their situation and the market opportunity. The administration feels the current setup requires three more signings to complete the squad – Kylian Mbappe, Arda Güler and Alphonso Davies.
The French forward has been on the club’s radar for a long time now. He is, in fact, Real Madrid’s priority signing for the ongoing window although it now appears that he will not arrive until 2024.
The second name, Alphonso Davies, is also not an unexpected feature on the list. The Canadian international was also considered to be an option for the ongoing transfer window and is deeply admired at the Santiago Bernabeu as one of the best in the business.
Considering Real Madrid’s struggles at left-back in recent years, Davies would be the ideal addition to solidify the fortress at the back. Needless to say, a lot will depend on Fran Garcia’s performance in the coming season.
Last, but not least, is the Turkish sensation, Arda Güler. The 18-year-old has been making headlines for all the right reasons after a stunning season in the Super Lig with Fenerbahce, and is slated for a big money move in the coming future.
Real Madrid are already pursuing his signing this summer with the intention of loaning him back to Fenerbahce for the next season.
However, as it stands, reports state that Real Madrid will not involve in much business in the rest of the ongoing transfer window. Having spent a fortune on Jude Bellingham’s acquisition, a signing will be made only if considered absolutely necessary.
In a major update, AS reports that former Real Madrid midfielder and club legend Toni Kroos has taken his first step towards starting his coaching career.
The former Germany international has told the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) that he is interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers.
Real Madrid tried to bring Kroos back
It is no secret that Real Madrid considered bringing Toni Kroos back into the club’s structure after the end of the last season.
The club president, Florentino Perez, had wanted Kroos to have a daily presence at Valdebebas rather than making occasional appearances after his retirement.
Jose Angel Sanchez and Kroos spoke after Perez expressed his desire to see the German working at Valdebebas every day. However, they did not find the right moment, time or structure to give his return a clear form.
A comeback remains one of the possibilities most desired by Madrid supporters because of Kroos’ charisma and what he represents at the Santiago Bernabeu. Neither side wanted him to return simply for the sake of it, so the door remains open for the future.
The relationship between the two parties is excellent, and both know that the opportunity to work together again will eventually come.
Taking it step by step
For now, Kroos continues to run the academy he established in Boadilla, enjoying the opportunity to help develop younger players.
After two years away from the competitive side of football, however, he is beginning to look towards the dugout as a possible next step in his career.
Kroos currently holds coaching qualifications that allow him to work up to the third tier of Spanish football.
This is possible because professionals with at least seven years of proven experience and significant involvement at the elite level can gain direct access to accelerated coaching courses.
That means Kroos could coach a team in Primera Federacion, but the German wants to take things gradually.
Kroos has already informed the RFEF that he would be interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers during the 2027/28 season.
The course taking place this season is not available to elite former players, with UEFA limiting each campaign to 20 places.
With his current qualifications, Kroos could work as an assistant coach, but he cannot yet take charge as a head coach in either the top flight or the Segunda División.
But completing that programme would allow Kroos to obtain the UEFA A licence, which would enable him to coach teams at any level.
