Former Real Madrid playmaker, Toni Kroos, has joked that manager Carlo Ancelotti might kidnap him if he ever returned to the club for a casual kickaround. Kroos retired from football at the end of last season.

There’s no doubt that Real Madrid have missed Toni Kroos during the first few weeks of this season. Carlo Ancelotti has struggled to create the right balance in midfield, and this has led to a few

Real Madrid midfield legend Toni Kroos has made an interesting confession about his recent retirement from football.

Regarding a hypothetical last foray with Real Madrid, the retired midfielder resorted to a joke: "I don't know if they think it's great if I turn up from time to time and say I want to join training. Currently there is also the risk that Carlo (Ancelotti) will say: 'Now stay here'," he said with a laugh.

Despite retiring from professional football, Toni Kroos continues to express his views on various topics, from his personal career decisions to his reflections on Real Madrid. Recently, during an

Toni Kroos joked that he fears Carlo Ancelotti might kidnap him if he ever returned to Real Madrid for a casual kickaround despite his retirement.

Kroos was effectively offered a choice of two transfer options in 2014 after opting to move on from Bayern Munich ahead of the 2014/15 season. Real Madrid had expressed an interest in him, but Man United's interest was stronger, as David Moyes made a personal push to bring him to Old Trafford.

Toni Kroos has shared a well-known detail about his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo. The former midfielder played alongside the Portuguese icon at Real Madrid for four years.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said criticism of his team was well deserved after their long unbeaten run came to an end in a 1-0 defeat against Lille in France in the Champions League on Wednesday.

For the upcoming season, Ancelotti has requested the board to incorporate experienced players who can bring quality and experience to the team. The objective is to maintain the te