By decision of Perez, the Real Madrid star will wear Toni Kroos’ number from next season
The German midfielder has cemented his place in Real Madrid’s history, with his number 8 becoming iconic. As a result, his successor was carefully selected. Florentino donned the Real Madrid jersey following the final match against Real Betis in the last round of La Liga, as reported by the Spanish network “Defense Central”.
The German midfielder’s legacy in Real Madrid is etched in history, his iconic number 8 forever cherished. As per reports from Spanish outlet “Defense Central,” after the recent La Liga match against Real Betis, Florentino approached Valverde, offering him Kroos’ vacant No. 8 jersey. Without hesitation, Valverde accepted, expressing his gratitude.
Their bond has been evident for years, with Valverde openly expressing admiration for Kroos. Moving forward, Valverde will step into a more prominent role, expected to fill Kroos’ shoes both defensively and creatively. With no new midfield signings expected, Ancelotti must optimize his squad to compensate for Kroos’ absence, a task that requires adaptation and ingenuity.
