Real Madrid in Talks to Bring Toni Kroos Back in Non-Playing Role

The unconfirmed plan would place the retired midfielder in an advisory post similar to Zinedine Zidane’s early return.

Overview

Multiple outlets report Real Madrid have opened internal talks with Toni Kroos about joining the club’s sporting structure rather than resuming his playing career.
AS reports the return is moving forward and is separate from any head-coach decision, with no specific title set yet.
The Athletic says Madrid value his judgement for squad planning, training-ground input at Valdebebas, plus ambassadorial work.
If appointed, he would work closely with president Florentino Pérez, general manager José Ángel Sánchez and chief scout Juni Calafat.
Kroos retired in 2024, still lives in Madrid and runs a local academy, and the proposed path mirrors how Zidane first re-entered the club in an advisory capacity.