Retired German footballer Toni Kroos, formerly of Real Madrid, stirred controversy among Barcelona fans with his recent actions. After ending his career following Germany’s elimination from Euro 2024, Kroos has yet to announce his next move.
He drew attention when he reacted to a report by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano about his fellow German, Ilkay Gundogan. Romano had reported that Barcelona would allow Gundogan to leave on a free transfer, with Manchester City being the likely destination. Kroos expressed his surprise by commenting “wow” with emojis on the news through his X (formerly Twitter) account.Toni Kroos’ recent actions have indeed sparked a reaction among Barcelona fans. After retiring from professional football following Germany’s exit from Euro 2024, Kroos has remained in the public eye, especially with his activity on social media. His recent comment on a report by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano regarding Ilkay Gündogan drew significant attention. Romano reported that Barcelona was considering letting Gündogan leave on a free transfer, possibly returning to Manchester City. Kroos expressed his surprise by commenting “wow” with emojis on the news via his X (formerly Twitter) account.
This reaction caused a stir among Barcelona supporters, as many interpreted it as either a dig at the club’s decision-making or a subtle endorsement of Gündogan’s potential return to Manchester City. Given Kroos’ history with Real Madrid, any interaction with news about Barcelona or its players tends to be closely watched and often leads to speculation or controversy among fans.
