AS: Real Madrid are preparing for Kroos' return

The club is working to bring the German player back for next season, within the sporting structure.

Real Madrid misses Toni Kroos, one of those players who left a lasting mark wearing the white shirt. In the various discussions taking place at Valdebebas, there's a consensus that the return of the former midfielder could be a game-changer for the future. They believe the time is right for his return. It wouldn't be to play as a player (though he could, given his excellent fitness), but his presence in the current midfield would certainly benefit Arbeloa and his former teammates, who were with him until June 2024. For now, they're clear on his return, but the details—how and where—are still undecided.

Two years after his departure, the Real Madrid board wants to fill the void he left. His return will be for next season. The decision has already been made at Valdebebas, and the desire of those in charge at the club is for the former Real Madrid midfielder to become part of the club's sporting structure.

The decision is firm. They believe that his contribution to the day-to-day operations at Valdebebas and even to the club as a whole can help the growth of the organization, regardless of the role he might be assigned should a final agreement be reached for his return to what remains his home.

His farewell will always be remembered, and not just by Real Madrid fans. His image after his last match at the Bernabéu remains etched in everyone's memory. The fans mourned his departure, but the best was yet to come six days later with his farewell to football, culminating in his sixth Champions League title , a truly memorable send-off. It's impossible to imagine a better scenario than the one experienced by the number 8 of Real Madrid in his retirement from professional football, which, incidentally, came when he wanted and felt it was right. He wasn't seeking anything. He simply wanted to say goodbye with elegance, the same elegance he exuded every day he laced up his boots to play football.

His relationship with the club and with Florentino Pérez has been and continues to be excellent. No problems whatsoever. Not during his playing career, nor at his farewell, nor now that he's no longer involved in the day-to-day operations at Valdebebas. In fact, it's the president himself who's pushing for the German's return.

With his life established in the Spanish capital and his family fully integrated, Kroos has launched a football academy in Boadilla del Monte . In fact, he has visited Valdebebas twice in recent weeks with one of his teams to play against Real Madrid.

During his visits to Real Madrid's training ground with his academy players, he has shared his footballing wisdom as a coach and mentor. A few days ago, he traveled to Villarreal, where he was warmly welcomed by all the coaches and directors of the third-placed team in La Liga . If Toni Kroos is known for anything, it's his professionalism and for earning the respect of everyone in the football world.