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Real Madrid coach Ancelotti discusses Kroos, Modric futures

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says Toni Kroos' Germany decision won't affect their season plans.

Kroos has announced he is ending his international retirement to play for Germany at the Euros.

Ancelotti said: “He told me he was going back to the Germany side. It won't affect his performances this season. Everyone here is focused on the campaign. As far as the future goes, it's impossible to say. His decision will not affect the high levels he is showing for Real Madrid.

“I'm not going to give Kroos any advice about what he should do. He's not my son, I only give advice to my son. But he has all the mental capacity he needs to decide on his future. He's a very responsible guy and he has his ideas very clear in his mind. He'll stop when his levels drop off. He won't stop until he starts to feel that."

On reports of a coaching offer for Luka Modric, Ancelotti added: “I don't know what Modrić will do about his future. I don't talk about personal things to the press. What everyone here wants, as does Modrić, is for him to continue being the wonderful player he has been, is and will continue to be. The player will decide what he does moving forward."

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