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title: "Man City: Paul Robinson urges Cityzens to sign Toni Kroos"
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author: "Will Seager"
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published: "2022-09-12T17:16:03Z"
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# Man City: Paul Robinson urges Cityzens to sign Toni Kroos

**Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson has urged [Manchester City](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-city-news/) to try and sign Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos on a free transfer next summer.**

### **The Lowdown: Kroos’ contract**

The 32-year-old is set to be [out of contract](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/toni-kroos/profil/spieler/31909) at the Bernabeu at the end of June, having spent eight years already with the Champions League holders.

As per [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/man-city-backed-to-seal-free-transfer-for-toni-kroos-after-brilliant-report-pundit/), the [106-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/toni-kroos/nationalmannschaft/spieler/31909/verein_id/3262) Germany international is yet to indicate to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez that he is willing to renew his deal with Los Blancos.

Spanish media have [duly reported](https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/pep-guardiola-te-un-acord-per-treure-l-del-reial-madrid-si-traeix-a-florentino-perez-juga_879693_102.html) in recent days that the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) champions are interested in signing Kroos on a free transfer next summer.

### **The Latest: Robinson’s claim**

Robinson, who often works as a pundit for [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/12599291/paul-robinson-leeds-survival-destiny-is-in-their-own-hands), believes that the German playmaker would be an incredible signing for Man City and has implored the club to try and get him.

Speaking with [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/man-city-backed-to-seal-free-transfer-for-toni-kroos-after-brilliant-report-pundit/), the former goalkeeper said of Kroos possibly coming to the Etihad Stadium: “That would be a no-brainer. He would be a great addition to any squad. He brings so much experience and quality.

“Yes, he is the wrong side of thirty but he will be going to a team that is competing in the Champions League. There is going to be a host of clubs after him I’m sure.

“Somebody is going to benefit from having a brilliant player next year.”

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### **The Verdict: World class player**

When looking at Kroos’ underlying statistics, it is easy to see why he is considered one of the best passers in the game.

As per [FBRef](https://fbref.com/en/players/6ce1f46f/Toni-Kroos), compared with positional peers across Europe’s top five leagues over the past year, the German midfielder ranks in the top 1% for passes attempted and progressive passes, the top 3% for pass completion and the top 7% for shot-creating actions.

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Dubbed a [‘world class’](https://twitter.com/JanAageFjortoft/status/1379552723624939520) player by Norwegian pundit and ex-Middlesbrough forward Jan Aage Fjortoft, it is clear to see from those figures that the 32-year-old still has the ability to perform at the highest level.

Therefore, if City can sign him on a free transfer next summer, it certainly would be a “no-brainer” for Pep Guardiola.