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Real Madrid’s €85 million-rated midfielder at the top of Bayern Munich manager’s wishlist
Bayern Munich are in the market for a new defensive midfielder this summer and have set their sights on Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni as a target, reports SPORT1.
The Bavarian giants are on the lookout for a new No. 6 and had their sights on Declan Rice. But with the England international joining Arsenal in a record deal, the Bundesliga champions have now shifted their attention towards Tchouameni.
As per the report, the 23-year-old Real Madrid is at the top of the wishlist of Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel right now.
It further states that there has been an initial contact with the midfielder and the Frenchman himself has asked about Die Roten with an international teammate.
Tchouameni lost his place in the Real Madrid lineup in the second half of the last season, with his form and fitness levels dipping after the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Prior to that, the former AS Monaco ace had been a permanent fixture in Carlo Ancelotti’s side, ensuring that the Merengues did not feel the absence of Casemiro, who had left for Manchester United last summer.
But with his spot no longer guaranteed, there have been doubts about his future, even though it has been suggested that Real Madrid do not contemplate the possibility of selling Tchouameni.
Tuchel had been interested in signing the 23-year-old back when he was the manager at Chelsea. And now he is seeking his services at Bayern Munich and the German giants believe that there may be a chance they can sign him owing to his situation at Real Madrid.
The report suggests that Tchouameni, whose market value stands at €85 million, wants to play regularly, which could tempt him into considering a move.
But Spanish media claim that Ancelotti plans for the next season with the Frenchman as his defensive midfielder. So, as things stand, Tchouameni is unlikely to leave Real Madrid this summer despite the interest of Tuchel and Bayern Munich.
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.
