With Manchester City seemingly targeting Toni Kroos' signature, what Pep Guardiola once said about him is worth revisiting.
As quoted by MARCA in 2019, the Catalan tactician had his say about the German international, who he is keen on bringing in at the Etihad Stadium, according to a report by Defensa Central on Friday.
It's safe to assume that if Manchester City end up wrapping up the signing of Toni Kroos next summer, Pep Guardiola will be a very happy man.
What Pep Guardiola once said about 'bravest' Toni Kroos amid Manchester City links Branded as 'one of the best players' he has ever seen and managed, Guardiola clearly loved his time working alongside the 33-year-old at Bayern Munich.
The World Cup winner was also a joy to watch under the Spaniard's guidance, with some even believing that this pair's time together in Bavaria is when he was actually at the peak of his powers.
As Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are seemingly plotting a move for Toni Kroos, the former's comments on the Real Madrid legend four years ago are an insight into how highly he rates him.
MORE MAN CITY STORIES"Many times, when things go badly, we tend to blame the players that seem calmer or more technical.
But these players are the bravest, the ones that have the most courage.
The players that shout the most are those that hide when things go badly.
Toni is the opposite, he's the bravest of them all in the most difficult moments.
"Toni Kroos could help the Sky Blues dominate in Europe even further Whether Manchester City should sign Toni Kroos or not will likely stir a debate but Pep Guardiola and Co.
could dominate like Real Madrid in the Champions League with his potential addition.
With Europe's current pool of elite sides not being at their best as well, City have a golden opportunity to replicate Los Blancos' legendary three-peat.
Adding a five-time winner of the competition like Kroos to their squad, especially if he is used sparingly could be a way of doing so as he remains a world-class midfielder to this day.
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