Kroos: Everyone was happy with Ronaldo's exit

The German international admits that the Los Blancos missed the Portuguese super star  this year after his exit at the club but believes the move was of benefit to both parties involved. 

Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo brought his stay at the capital club to an end this season, ending a lengthy yet successful tenure with the Liga outfit after helping them to three consecutive Champions League title in 2018 amongst other achievements. Madrid have subsequently suffered in the absence of both Ronaldo and former manager Zinedine Zidane, though the latter has since returned to the club.

Having finished third in the league, crashing out in the last 16 of this year's Uefa champions league  as well as missing out on success in the Copa dey Rey.

Kroos admitted that it was not surprising that the club has suffered since the Portuguese’s departure, but the midfielder added that there were benefits to all parties concerned as the deal was lucrative.

"It would be strange if you didn't miss someone like Cristiano Ronaldo, who has decided so many matches with his goals. His transfer, however, made everyone happy. He wanted a new experience and Real Madrid earned a lot of money." the former Bayern player.

Kroos also stated that he knew his former employees were making a big mistake after shipping him over to Madrid,  and that he still intends to retire at the end of his current deal at Santiago Bernabeu.

He left the Bavarian outfit in 2014, having completed an international treble in 2012-13 with the Bundesliga title, the DFB-Pokal and the Champions League, among other honours he can count in his personal trophy cabinet.

Los Blancos will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing season when they face Bayern Munich in one of their pre-season matches which kicks off with a trip to the USA to take part in the 2019 International Champions Cup.

They will face Bayern, Arsenal and Athletico Madrid in Texas, Maryland and New Jersey before returning to Europe for the 2019 Audi Cup alongside the German club, Tottenham Hotspur and Fernaberche.