Kroos hands over the 'throne' of number 8 and 10 to Valverde and Mbappe

Toni Kroos - who left Real Madrid in the summer of 2024 - made a move that caught the attention of Los Blancos fans.

On his personal Instagram page, the former German midfielder shared a symbolic collage: above are Kroos and Luka Modric, two pillars of the golden era that has just ended; below are Fede Valverde and Kylian Mbappe, the faces expected to lead Real in the future.

The highlight of the image is the shirt number: Mbappe wears number 10 - the legacy of Modric, who has now moved to Milan; Valverde wears number 8 - the number that has been associated with Kroos for more than a decade at Bernabeu. This move is seen as an acceptance and transfer of symbols from the old generation to the new generation, conveying the belief that they will continue the standards that the Kroos-Modric duo has built.

Kroos's sharing is attracting the online community.

Mbappe, the new frontman, joined Real last season with the responsibility of leading the attack. Valverde, a mainstay in midfield, stands out for his fighting spirit and tenacity - qualities that have defined the play of Kroos and Modric.

More than a photo on social media, this is a message of continuity: the post-Kroos-Modric era has officially begun, and the Bernabeu is placing its trust in Valverde and Mbappe to keep the winning flag, preserve the identity and aspiration to reach the top of Real Madrid.

Source: https://znews.vn/kroos-trao-ngai-vang-so-8-va-10-cho-valverde-va-mbappe-post1576789.html