Kroos' new deal leaves Pogba transfer in doubt

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Paul Pogba may not go to Real Madrid now after signing of Kroos' new contract. AFP

Real Madrid are in the middle of bringing new faces into the squad although important players will remain. One of them is Toni Kroos, whose contract renewal could prevent Pogba being brought to the club.

The details of Kroos' new contract have not been made public, but precisely the extra money used to improve his contact could make it difficult for Pogba to join Real Madrid. The Frenchman has been requested specifically by Zidane, but Real have opted for the German.

The Real Madrid coach will continue to insist on Pogba, but other signings are considered more important like the purchase of Eden Hazard, the favourite to be their first signing of the summer window.

So, with the extra money that Kroos will earn, together with the fact that Pogba would fill the same position as the German, means Pogba's name is no longer in Real Madrid's list of preferences, according to 'AS'. This has not gone down well with Mino Raiola, the player's agent.

Manchester United, as a result, are now breathing a little easier. The Red Devils were planning for a possible Pogba exit and had apparently set their eyes on Ndombele of Lyon.

Pogba's contract at Manchester United ends in 2021. Therefore, the English club are in no rush to sell him and they could make Zidane's wish not come true.

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