Newcastle United gained a new fan this week in the form of Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos.
The World Cup winner was seriously impressed with Newcastle United against Liverpool, despite Eddie Howe’s side ultimately losing 3-2 courtesy of a sickening 100th minute goal.
Kroos admitted on his podcast that he wants a Newcastle United membership, as well as a black and white shirt with ‘Dan Burn 33’ on the back.
“I was 1000% taken aback by what they did yesterday,” he said.
“I know Newcastle obviously has a lot of tradition, but that they’re also a club that’s somehow in Saudi Arabian hands. I don’t care about any of that.
“Yesterday was purely about the mentality. I have to say, sad is a big word, but I was disappointed for Newcastle that the goal (from Liverpool) was scored in the end.”
Following his Toon admission, Kroos has commented on Newcastle buying Nick Woltemade, suggesting that it is surely no coincidence that another German player is heading to Tyneside.
Kroos’ comments have been great to see, and they certainly caught Eddie Howe’s attention.
Toni Kroos takes part in a Real Madrid legends game.
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Eddie Howe left smiling by Toni Kroos’ Newcastle United admiration
Ahead of Newcastle’s game against Leeds, Howe has spoken to the media.
The Newcastle United manager was asked if he had seen what Kroos had said about his side.
“Yeah I did see it,” he said.
“Someone sent it to me and it made me smile.
“Someone of his calibre and had the career that he’s had, played for the clubs and in the games he’s had, to recognise our performance was really special.”
Newcastle United will soon have even more eyes on them
The footballing world was watching on Monday night when Newcastle United went to battle with Liverpool. It was exactly that, with a hugely physical encounter playing out inside the cauldron of noise that was St James’ Park.
The Magpies did themselves proud with 10 men. They absolutely did not deserve to lose.
Their performance was spectacular against the Premier League champions, resulting in a global name like Toni Kroos praising them.
With the Champions League not far away from kicking off, it will not be long until Howe’s side have even more eyes on them.
The Champions League draw has put Newcastle against Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, as they go toe-to-toe with two European heavyweights. Those ties will mean even more eyes on the Magpies, and more opportunities to attract new fans.
With Newcastle taking on Real Madrid’s biggest rivals Barcelona at St James’ Park, Toni Kroos will be even more keen for his new favourite side to pick up a win!