Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos extends contract until 2023

The German midfielder arrived in the Spanish capital from Bayern Munich in 2014 and has helped Los Blancos to 11 trophies in his five-year stint, including three Champions League titles and one La Liga.

He had been tipped to leave Real in the summer as Zinedine Zidane plots a major summer overhaul. However, he has committed to the club for an additional 12 months until June 30, 2023 – effectively ending speculation about his future.

"No player reached their top level like in previous years," Kroos told reporters on Monday.

"We're humans and that's normal after winning three Champions Leagues. What's not normal is to win three in a row, it seemed impossible and we did it. But we're motivated for next season. I'm happy to stay at Madrid four more years."

Real signed off a miserable season with a 2-0 home defeat against Real Betis on Sunday.