The World Football Community confuses the shocking expression of the legendary Toni Kroos, who wants Real Madrid to give him his legendary eighth shirt to the young talent Arda Güler. According to Marca and @Madridxtra’s Publications in X, Kroos not only praised Güler, but also commented on Federico Valverde, who currently carrying the shirt 8. “Güler will come, Valverde needs to prove more”, this statement, Real Madrid’s internal players and the role of two players in the team increased a violent debate.
Kroos, who retired after 2024 EuroCup, left a famous legacy in Real Madrid with 4 championship championships and 4 league championships. Once upon a time, the shirt number 8, which belonged to legends like Amancio Amaro, became a symbol of creativity and leadership. Arda Güler, a 20 -year -old Turkish midfielder, affected the 2024/2025 season with 5 goals and 7 assists in 18 games, although he played from the bank mostly. In an interview with Cadena Ser, Kroos praised Güler as a “rare jewel” and believed that he deserved to inherit to shine the shirt 8.
On the other hand, Valverde Vice President of Real Madrid is having a difficult season. According to AS, it was seen as a column with 3 goals and 4 assists, but was criticized for being unstable in big matches. Kroos’ interpretations, especially when young talents such as Güler and Eduardo Camavinga have violent competition, is believed to have a warning that Valverde should improve their performance to protect their equipment positions. Xhalamadridvn showed that fans were divided: one side supported Valverde for loyalty, and on the other hand, Kroos and Güler had brought a new wind.
Real Madrid’s reaction is limited. Coach Carlo Ancelotti refused to comment directly at a press conference against Villarreal before the match, but stressed that “every player is important”. In the meantime, Güler responded in Turkey in Turkey, expressed his gratitude to Kroos, but said: “I just want to play football, the amount of shirts is not important.” Valverde, on the contrary, did not speak by increasing rumors about internal stress.
This activity not only warmed the discussion about the future of Real Madrid, but also asked how the team between generations was balanced. While Estrella and Valverde remain the heart of the center of the area, the shirt decision that can shape the strategy of whites in the coming years. Fans expect the board of directors to listen to Kroos or break the status quo.
