The time for Toni Kroos at Real Madrid is done. The German midfield wizard put the finest possible finish to it by winning his sixth Champions League championship. Los Blancos will undoubtedly face a difficult challenge in trying to unseat the World Cup winner in the heart of the field.
The midfield for the team is stocked with possibilities. Will they so keep using the players they already have in the hopes of filling Kroos' hole? Or will they make an effort this summer to find and sign a successor for him? According to Mundo Deportivo, Nicolo Barella is expected to join at Santiago Bernabeu as Carlo Ancelotti's team's replacement for Kroos in midfield. Real Madrid is reportedly paying close attention to this development in Italy. His transfer value is estimated to be €80 million, and he is under contract with Inter Milan until 2026. An amount Los Blancos would not consent to paying.