Real Madrid Confidencial Kroos moves Madridists with a social media post: he chooses his successor and Modric's
The German has posted a photo on his Instagram indicating that his successors are Mbappé and Fede Valverde, numbers 10 and 8
Toni Kroos has once again moved Madridists. The former German midfielder, who retired last summer, posted an image on Instagram that has set social media ablaze.
In it, he appears embracing Luka Modric, as if it were a memory projected through time. Below, walking toward a bright horizon, are two very recognizable figures: Kylian Mbappé and Fede Valverde.
The montage is no coincidence. Mbappé wears number 10 and Valverde number 8. In other words, the numbers that Modric and Kroos wore for more than a decade, two legends of Real Madrid's most glorious recent era. The image sends a clear message: the generational shift is already underway.
Mbappé and Valverde, the new leaders of the locker room
Mbappé arrived at Santiago Bernabéu to lead the attack and be the main offensive reference. His quality, speed, and goal-scoring ability make him the natural heir to the Croatian in terms of influence on the team and prominence in decisive moments. Valverde, meanwhile, has been a pillar of the white midfield for years. His energy, versatility, and commitment make him the perfect successor to the German "maestro".
Kroos's gesture has been interpreted as a public acknowledgment of both. It is a kind of blessing for them to take the baton and keep the bar set as high as he and Modric left it. It's not just a beautiful photo: it's a statement of intent.
A farewell and welcome nod
The German accompanied the post with the song "Welcome and Goodbye" by Dream, Ivory. A title that fits perfectly with the idea of farewell and welcome. A golden chapter closes, but another begins with renewed hope.
Even from off the field, Kroos keeps showing his connection with the club and the fans. He hasn't emotionally separated from Real Madrid. On the contrary, he keeps an eye on its evolution and on who will carry the team's weight in the coming years.
In this symbolic gesture, Madridists have seen more than nostalgia. They have found hope. The certainty that, even though legends leave, there will always be new leaders ready to keep writing historic pages.
The post-Kroos-Modric era is already a reality. Now, Mbappé's 10 and Valverde's 8 represent more than just numbers. They are a legacy, and with them, the responsibility to continue the story of excellence that has made Real Madrid the most decorated club in the world.
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