Toni Kroos Doubles Down on Saudi Arabia Criticism As Real Madrid Star Discusses Plans for His Future

• Real Madrid's Toni Kroos caused a stir when he previously criticised Saudi Arabia's human rights record
• The German star's contract expires at the end of the season and he hasn't decided on his next move yet
• Fans in Saudi booed Kroos when he played there recently as part of Madrid's Supercopa-winning side

Toni Kroos isn’t backing down from his previous comments about Saudi Arabia.

The Real Madrid midfielder caused quite a stir when he criticised the country and said that he would not move there like so many other players have.

The statement was not received well by those in the kingdom, and they booed the superstar when he played there in the Supercopa de Espana.

Now, speaking out about the reception he received for the first time, Kroos doubled down on his previous comments. As noted by The Mirror, he said that the jeers he received were justification that he was right.

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"For me, it was a confirmation that I said everything right in the interviews," Kroos said.

The 34-year-old added that he hasn’t decided yet about his future despite his contract expiring at the end of the season.

"I still don't know what to do. I haven't decided anything yet. I'm very happy that people want me to play one more year; that's a positive sign,” the German added.

What did Kroos say about Saudi Arabia?

The Los Blancos star did not hold back when he first spoke about the league, saying that the number of players going there for money was ruining football.

Kroos' criticism of Saudi was fierce, with the midfielder naming the lack of human rights as his main reason for not moving to the Middle East. And he insisted that the surge of players moving out was ruining football.

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The German also questioned the country’s human rights situation, saying it’s the reason why he would never move there.

Ancelotti opens up on Kroos’ situation

While the German is yet to make up his mind about his future, his manager has some thoughts on the situation. Carlo Ancelotti recently touched on the player’s expiring contract, offering some hilarious advice in the process.

Why fans booed Toni Kroos

Sports Brief previously reported on why Kroos was booed by fans during a game against Atletico Madrid in the Supercopa.

Real Madrid won the game 5-3, but the German midfielder was greeted with a chorus of boos whenever he had the ball.

The German was the subject of jeers and boos over his recent comments about how the Saudi League was ruining football.