Manchester United and Manchester City target Toni Kroos admits Real Madrid exit never crossed his mind after signing deal
German midfielder was being chased by Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola before penning new six-year deal at Bernabeu
TONI KROOS admits he was never tempted to leave Real Madrid for either Manchester City or Manchester United.
The German playmaker has just penned a new deal until 2022 with the Champions League holders.
But Premier League duo City and United were both after Kroos’ signature following reports he was unhappy at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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However, Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho will have to look elsewhere following the World Cup winner’s decision to stay in Spain.
And Kroos is adamant the thought swapping La Liga for the Premier League never crossed his mind, telling a news conference: “At times, things are published and we can’t say what the truth is. There were rumours but I always knew I was very happy here.
“I’ve had two marvellous years here and it never crossed my mind to leave. I am pleased they wanted me to stay, I never looked at alternatives. Real Madrid was always my first choice.
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“It’s a long contract with a view to the future – medium and long-term. We were both looking at the possibility of staying here for longer so we sat down and reached this agreement.
“Those who know me know that I put a lot of thinking behind things and it wasn’t in the spurs of the moment.
“It was something I was sure about, we didn’t just choose six years, it’s six years because I wanted it and the club wanted it.
“I don’t see myself playing at 36. This contract ends when I am 32 and, who knows, I might even end up retiring here.”