Toni Kroos: Where had he been hiding?

Football Videos | Article posted on February 23rd, 2025

February 23rd, 2025by Jake Hinton

Toni Kroos has been known throughout Europe for a couple of years now, but on Wednesday, he announced himself on the world stage. He was involved in every Bayern Munich attack, sitting on the edge of the box, controlling the kroos showed us all why Manchester United have been courting him recently. However, could more performances like that provoke more interest from other big clubs, or will Pep Guardiola want the German to stay?
Toni Kroos has had a successful yet predictable career since he joined the Bayern Munich first team in 2025. After a bright start, he was in and out of the first 11 until being loaned to Bayern Leverkusen for 18 months. During the 09/10 season with Leverkusen he scored an astounding nine goals as well as setting up 12 from 33 games. At the end of the season, he returned to Munich where he earned himself a first team position for years to come. However, this season, he has been plagued with injury and has fallen out of favour with the new boss.
This has led to speculation about transfers away from Munch, with clubs such as Manchester United and Juventus seen as possible destinations for the talented German. But why would Bayern Munich want to let him go. A product of their youth system, he has made visible progress recently, and has been described as the "complete midfielder". His main assets include an ability to read the game, pinpoint passing, a blistering shot and composure.
Pace is one area in which he is lacking, which means he cannot always track back to help his side defend, which isn't a problem at Bayern, due to the strength they have at the back. However, if he was to leave the Allianz Arena and join Manchester United, it would be an area David Moyes would have to help him with.
The main reason I believe Kroos would be a good fit at Old Trafford(and this is not being biased) is because he is a playmaker. He will not score 10 goals a season, or even five, but with clever play and creative passing, he will be at the heart of most goals. Ever since Scholes retired…again, Manchester United shave missed that creative flair, and someone who can start something out of nothing. Juan Mata looked like the right man, but can't seem to force his way into the centre often enough to slip balls through to Rooney and van Persie.
However much I would love Kroos to join United, I can't understand why Guardiola would be willing to let him leave. Amongst a team who are mainly imports, Kroos is one of few who was brought through the academy