Bayern Munich honorary president opens up about German midfielder’s Real Madrid move — “Never earn 10 million here”

Bayern Munich honorary president opens up about German midfielder’s Real Madrid move — “Never earn 10 million here”

Toni Kroos’ move from Bayern Munich to Real Madrid is widely regarded as one of the greatest transfers in football history.

Having joined for a figure of just €25 million, Kroos went on to become one of the finest midfielders in the recent memory.

It was a transfer that Bayern Munich would rue even to this day. However, in a recent interview, Bayern Munich’s honorary president explained exactly how the move unfolded, making no apologies for the club’s stance.

Hoeness on Kroos move to Real Madrid

“Michael Ballack went to England, Toni Kroos to Spain, but even then, we were in control,” he said (h/t Defensa Central), defending Bayern’s model of financial discipline.

Kroos is a Real Madrid legend. (Photo by Pablo Cuadra/Getty Images for Laureus)

On the specifics of Kroos’ departure, Hoeness was remarkably candid. “I met Toni once and told him that he would never earn 10 million and one euro at Bayern, so he left.”