
Former Real Madrid and Germany national football player Toni Kroos plans to start a coaching career, take courses for professional football players in the 2027/28 season and receive a UEFA category A license, As reports, citing a source in the Royal Spanish Football Federation.
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Toni Kroos is a former football player for Real Madrid and the German national team, who retired from his playing career in 2024.
Former Real Madrid and Germany national team player Toni Kroos plans to start a coaching career, reports As.
According to the source, Kroos has notified the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) of his desire to take coaching courses for professional football players in the 2027/28 season. Upon completion, a UEFA category A license is issued. Currently, Kroos has the qualifications to lead teams in Spain's third division, but can only work as an assistant coach at top and second division clubs.
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Toni Kroos will receive a UEFA A license after completing the course in the 2027/28 season
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