Kimmich could be Kroos's replacement

Real Madrid C.F.

Currently, Madrid's focus is on bringing in defensive profile players due to the large number of absences in this position. Players like Jonathan Tah, Alphonso Davies, and Trent Alexander-Arnold have been strongly linked without transfer costs, but there is also an urgent need to try to improve the team's performance, namely by signing an attacking midfielder, Florian Wirtz, whose valuation stands at 130 million euros and above all Kimmich, 29 years old (turning 30 in June), are the 2 names that are highlighted in red on Florentino Pérez's agenda.

The one that stands out the most is Joshua Kimmich, due to his versatility, along with his similar profile to the missed Toni Kroos, which could be very useful at Madrid, especially in a context where the club has noticed the absence of a midfielder of his profile.

Tough competition

The interest in Kimmich is not exclusive to Real Madrid; Barcelona has also considered it, although the economic situation of the Blaugranas complicates their incorporation. Despite the speculations, Kimmich himself commented last summer that his priority is to first discuss with Bayern, although he considers both clubs as "incredible teams with an amazing history".

?? Kimmich could be within reach

? The midfielder's contract ends in June, with Madrid missing a profile similar to Kroos. But he is not in the club's plans for now.

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— Diario AS (@diarioas) November 14, 2024