Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has paid tribute to Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.

Kroos believes Klopp will soon find a new job after he leaves Liverpool at the end of this season.

He said on his podcast: "Congratulations to whoever is able to sign Klopp now.

"You didn't get the feeling that he seemed tired now. You didn't realise that. A lot of people suggested it to him last year when they were going through a difficult time. Maybe a lot of people expected him to leave then. But he made a master move and said: 'I'll fix it again and then I'll stop,'.

"What can you say to 'Kloppo'? Although he has been working abroad for years, surveys would say that he is, by far, the most popular coach in Germany and I think the same can now be said in England. That means something. The recognition he got there is not even enough to describe what he did there. For all Liverpool and football fans, Jürgen Klopp is synonymous with a certain loyalty, especially all dedication, love for the club and success.

"Now he is a legend in Germany, a legend in Liverpool and in England."

On his next job, Kroos said: "He deserves to make this decision alone, he is a very intelligent man who recognises the moments. If he believes that now is the time, then simply: chapeau.

"As German football fans, we can only hope that at some point we can convince him to play any role in Germany. This is what we have been looking forward to for many, many years."