Toni Kroos Accused of Jealousy After Labelling Spanish Midfielder’s Move to Saudi ‘Embarrassing’

• Toni Kroos has received some stick for his disapproval of Gabri Veiga’s move to Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli
• The Real Madrid midfielder described the 21-year-old's decision to move to Al-Ahli as "embarrassing"
• Veiga will have some high-profile teammates at his new club, including Edouard Mendy, Riyad Mahrez, Roger Ibanez, Allan Saint-Maximin and Franck Kessie

Real Madrid midfielder, Toni Kroos has come under serious scrutiny following his criticism of Gabri Veiga’s imminent transfer to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli.

Veiga had a stellar 2022-23 season with La Liga's Celta Vigo, attracting attention from top European clubs, including Napoli and some in England.

However, Al-Ahli appears to have gained an advantage in securing the youngster's services.

But in a twist to the tale, Toni Kroos, known for his outspoken nature, reacted to Fabrizio Romano's 'Here we go' announcement of the deal, per Football Espana.

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The German international left a terse comment regarding the 21-year-old's unconventional yet bold decision to swap Europe for the Middle East.

The 33-year-old termed the move as "embarrassing." But, his remark faced backlash from fans, with some suggesting jealousy might be the root cause of his critique.

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@EFJFNM laughed at Toni Kroos's viewpoint before labelling the Real Madrid midfielder "jealous":

"Hahaha, Kroos just jealous he didn’t get offered a bag."

Another fan, @ForeverBlue_07, wrote:

"He’s hurt he isn’t getting any of those Saudi money."

@FPLFalse9 added:

"He’s just jealous because he’s washed, and nobody wants to sign him."

@_loner4 did not take Kroos' comments lightly:

"He should focus on Madrid. It's embarrassing that he didn't get any offer from Saudi and is just jealous."

@OzilThings questioned the Germany international's understanding of "embarrassing":

"In what way is it embarrassing to give your family the best possible way of life and provide for future generations?"

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Kroos slams Veiga's Saudi move

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Kroos appears to have disapproved of Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga's forthcoming move to Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ahli.

Veiga's 2022/23 season drew interest from prominent European clubs. Nevertheless, it seems Al-Ahli is on the verge of finalizing the transfer.

Kroos, the German international, has expressed his dissent regarding the move.