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Bayern chief admits selling Kroos to Real Madrid may have been a mistake

Bayern Munich chief Uli Hoeness has admitted that the 2014 sale of Toni Kroos to Real Madrid may have been a mistake.

The Germany international was sold to the Bernabeu for €25m shortly after helping the national side to life the World Cup in Brazil, after talks to extend his contract at the Bundesliga giants broke down.

He has won a host of major trophies since joining Real, including three consecutive Champions League titles between 2016-18 and the 2017 La Liga crown.

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He signed an extended contract with Real until 2023 earlier in May, having cemented his place as one of boss Zinedine Zidane’s most trusted lieutenants.