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Real Madrid legend will return to the club but not as a sporting director – report
Real Madrid find themselves in absolute disarray at the moment, both on and off the field.
While the season is set to end without a trophy, rumours of growing tension in the dressing room continue to gain weight with each passing day.
Meanwhile, the search for a new manager to replace Alvaro Arbeloa at the end of the season has been far from straightforward thus far.
Amidst all the chaos, though, Real Madrid are making some progress in their attempt to bring back former midfielder Toni Kroos to the club.
Indeed, talks have been held and the Merengues legend is expected to return to the Bernabeu imminently, but there is still a lack of clarity over his role.
Kroos will not be a sporting director
Providing an update, Cadena SER reports that Kroos’ return to Real Madrid is already considered a done deal, with the former German international set to join the sporting structure at the club.
However, the update makes it clear that the club icon’s new role will not be that of a sporting director.
This comes after reports last month had suggested that Los Blancos were considering appointing a sporting director – something the club came out to deny with an official statement.
Now, Kroos’ return will not be as a director, while at the same time he also does not wish to come back in a ceremonial ambassador position.
The idea is that the former midfielder will act in an advisory capacity, giving his opinion and inputs on matters related to football, working closely with the club president, Florentino Perez, and other members of the administration.
Direct talks are taking place between Kroos and the club and many within the club are already taking his return as a guarantee.
It remains to be seen what position the former midfielder and club legend takes up in Real Madrid’s sporting structure, and also whether he gets a say in the appointment of the new manager.
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Nico Paz’s message to Real Madrid after historic Champions League night: ‘I made the right decision’
Como had a night to remember in the history of their football club, taking part in the Champions League for the first time.
The Italian side’s rise to the top has been nothing short of remarkable, and under the astute guidance of Cesc Fabregas, they have reached the biggest competition in club football.
Como faced RB Leipzig on their Champions League debut, securing a 4-1 victory to mark the occasion, with Nico Paz starring for the Italians.
He delivered another reminder of his development away from Real Madrid, and the 22-year-old has become a star in his own right.
Paz shines on historic night for Como
The former Madrid academy attacking midfielder produced two assists as Como secured the win against the Bundesliga side.
As quoted by Mundo Deportivo, Paz made it clear that he has no regrets about choosing to continue his career in Italy.
“It was a historic night. We played an incredible match. We were really looking forward to playing this game. I think we approached it in the best possible way. We are happy with the match we played,” Paz said.
Paz had already established himself as an important player in Serie A. Performing with similar influence in the Champions League is another test entirely, and he passed it with flying colours.
The Argentine also addressed his decision to remain at Como rather than return to Real Madrid.
“I thought this was the place where I was going to grow the most, and I think I made the right decision. I am very happy with my decision,” he said.
At Madrid, Paz would have entered an extremely competitive midfield and faced uncertainty over regular minutes.
At Como, he has responsibility, continuity and now the opportunity to develop through Champions League football.
The 22-year-old believes evenings such as the victory over Leipzig demonstrate why staying was the correct choice.
The road not taken ft. Nico Paz
Paz is one of the biggest examples that the conventional path to stardom is not the only way for young players in their footballing careers.
Many starlets are guilty of moving to big clubs earlier than they are ready and then seeing their development stagnate because of a lack of minutes.
Paz, on the other hand, has consistently veered away from this. Despite coming through Castilla, he has built a career for himself in Italy.
There is absolutely no doubt who the star of this Como team is, and the 22-year-old gets more responsibility at a young age than he would have at a club like Madrid.
The Serie A side is proving to be one of the most exciting teams to watch in Europe, and Madrid fans in particular will be curious to see how Paz fares over the course of the campaign.
