Toni Kroos reveals he almost joined Man United before moving to Real Madrid
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The German almost joined the Red Devils in 2014.
The legendary Toni Kroos has revealed how close he was to joining Manchester United, but the deal fell through when David Moyes was fired during the negotiations. After the Scottish manager retired in 2013, Moyes was personally chosen to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford.
After just ten months in charge, the former Everton manager was fired after a tumultuous tenure at United. But the Scotsman had been actively looking for squad reinforcements before his departure.
Getting Toni Kroos, who is regarded as one of the best midfielders of his time, would have made a significant impact for United. At the age of 24, the German international was playing for Bayern Munich.
Toni Kroos was ready to move
According to reports, he was ready to move to the Premier League under Moyes’ guidance. But when Toni Kroos learned of United’s decision to fire Moyes while he was seated with the midfield player, his career path drastically changed.
Speaking to SPORT1, Kroos said: “In 2014, before I signed with Real Madrid, I had already agreed with Manchester United. That would have been a move from Bayern to United. But then they kicked out David Moyes, who I was still sitting on my couch with in Munich and hired Louis van Gaal. Then we both declined with thanks.”
Under Carlo Ancelotti’s leadership, Kroos moved to Madrid and accumulated an outstanding trophy collection that included five Champions Leagues, five Club World Cups, four UEFA Super Cups, four LaLiga crowns, one Copa del Rey, and four Spanish Super Cups.
Kroos wasn’t the only well-known player who couldn’t join United, either. During Moyes’ time at United, the former West Ham manager also failed to sign Cesc Fabregas and Gareth Bale.
When did Toni Kroos agree to join Man Utd?
He agreed to join them in 2014.
Which club did he instead join?
He joined Real Madrid.
When did he leave Real Madrid?
He left the club in 2024.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.