Toni Kroos does not have a good word about the upcoming transfer from Gabri Veiga to Al-Ahli. The 21-year-old midfielder of Celta de Vigo has turned down interest from numerous European top clubs for a switch to Saudi Arabia. Kroos thinks something about that and summarizes his opinion briefly and concisely on Instagram. “Embarrassing.”
Transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano gave his characteristic on Wednesday night here we go off to announce Veiga’s impending move. Al-Ahli trumps Chelsea, Arsenal and Napoli, among others, and is likely to offer Veiga a very lucrative contract. Kroos also seems to think the latter. He signed up under Romano’s post on Instagram to have his say.
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“Genânt”, that’s how Kroos described the transfer in one word. The German could count on mixed sentiments in the reactions. Kroos received a lot of criticism, especially from the Arab corner, after which he decided to remove his comment. Veiga itself has not yet commented on the situation.
At the age of 21, Veiga has already played 56 games in the first of Celta de Vigo. The Spaniard was good for 11 goals and 4 assists. Veiga has not yet made his debut for the national team, but has already played 9 youth international matches for Young Spain. At Al-Ahli he accompanies Riyad Mahrez, Franck Kessié, Roberto Firmino and Édouard Mendy, among others, who also moved to the Gulf state this summer.