'I agreed Man Utd move sat on my couch

Toni Kroos has revealed that he had verbally agreed to join Manchester United from Bayern Munich in 2014 while sitting at home in Munich. This agreement was made with then-manager David Moyes, who confirmed the discussions in a 2018 interview. However, the transfer fell through after Moyes was dismissed just ten months into his tenure at Old Trafford, which left Kroos without a move to the Premier League club. Kroos ultimately signed with Real Madrid, where he enjoyed a highly successful decade, winning five Champions League titles. Moyes expressed regret over his inability to secure key signings during his time at United, including Kroos, Gareth Bale, and Cesc Fabregas. The managerial instability at United during this period, including Moyes' short-lived reign and subsequent sacking of Louis van Gaal, contributed to the club's struggles in the transfer market and on the pitch, culminating in a failure to qualify for the Champions League in 2016. This situation highlights the challenges faced by United in maintaining a competitive squad during a transitional phase in management.