He Deserves Five Ballon d’Ors,’ New Real Madrid Signing Praises Teammate

Joselu Mato Hails Toni Kroos: ‘He Should Have Five Ballon d’Ors

Real Madrid has kicked off the season impressively, boasting a perfect record through four games. While Jude Bellingham has naturally seized the headlines with his five goals in just four appearances, new signing Joselu Mato has been particularly struck by one player’s performances.

The German maestro, Toni Kroos, has started only one of those matches but made a significant impact when coming on against Getafe last weekend, altering the course of the game. Despite contemplating retirement last year, Kroos decided to stay, and his first start of the season was crowned with an assist for Bellingham against Almeria.

Joselu couldn’t help but sing Kroos’s praises, stating to Diario AS, “Kroos should have five Ballon d’Ors! He’s an incredible player capable of turning a game around. He’s one of the players who has impressed me the most at Real Madrid. He rarely loses possession and plays with a level of composure that sets him apart. It’s a privilege to play alongside him.”

In the match against Getafe, Kroos showcased his exceptional abilities once more. Similar to the previous season, Kroos has commenced the current campaign in fine form. Last year, he arguably emerged as Real Madrid’s standout player in the run-up to the Qatar World Cup. Both he and Luka Modric face stiff competition for their positions this season, with the likes of Aurelien Tchouameni, Fede Valverde, Bellingham, and Eduardo Camavinga vying for spots. Nevertheless, the veterans are demonstrating that they shouldn’t be underestimated.