Kroos Shares Insights on His Bond with Vinicius at Real Madrid

Former Real Madrid midfielder **Toni Kroos** shared insights about his relationship with Brazilian forward **Vinicius Jr.** and other Brazilian players in the Madrid club.

«I have always had a fondness for Brazilians since childhood. At Real Madrid, my rapport with Vinicius, Casemiro, and Militao was fantastic. They are easy to get along with; they really embrace life, which is quite different from the German way of life. On the field, I had a great connection with Casemiro and Vinicius, especially with Vin — we shared a strong understanding. Our communication off the pitch was also excellent. If you don’t have a good relationship outside of football, it’s tough to maintain one on the field. I utilized Vinicius’s runs, and he made the most of my passes,» Kroos told AS.

Kroos played for Real Madrid from 2014 to 2024, during which he won the Champions League and Club World Cup five times each.