Coach Carlo Ancelotti can well imagine football world champion Toni Kroos staying at Real Madrid beyond next summer. “He plays well and can decide for himself whether he wants to stay or not,” said the Italian before the Madrilenians’ Champions League game on Tuesday at 1. FC Union Berlin (9 p.m./DAZN). Kroos’ contract with the world club expires next year. The 33-year-old extended it by a year last summer.
Legends like Kroos and colleague Luka Modric, whose contract also only runs until the summer of 2024, are very valued at the club, said Ancelotti. That’s why the decision is on their side.
Real are already confirmed as group winners before the game against Union. Ancelotti left it open whether he would rest many players. “We don’t want to rotate for the sake of rotating,” said the 64-year-old. “But if there is a risk somewhere, these players will not play.”
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