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The boy has blossomed. Was Toni Kroos (19) on his arrival in Leverkusen in January, reserved, almost shy and suspicious, the midfielder is now in the public good mood, happy and satisfied looks.
No wonder running, it's bang-up for the loan of FC Bayern. He is the leader regulars, scored three beautiful goals. On Sunday the Under-21 international goes back to Munich for the first time - and is in focus.
Toni's return to Bayern - at the end kroosartig? In the master record at the end he had hardly played, ex-coach Klinsmann had left the jewel almost left. Now he shows his class at Bayer - and feel good: "My interim conclusion is a positive. In the team there is simply and privately, "said Kroos, who lives in Cologne Hahnwald.
On Sunday, before the game, both clubs want the bosses talk about Kroos' future. The Leverkusen Kroos also want to keep beyond the summer months, borrow more or would even be willing to buy the player for an estimated transfer fee of around seven million euros.
Kroos is currently in demand. 15 interview requests for him, according to consultants Volker Struth went before a game at former club. Kroos itself was pulled by coach Heynckes purpose of self protection from the market. That's the name of Kroos plan: take silence - and then talk. What he wants, he suggests: "I want a club where I play really." And that would be Bayer.