Germany World Cup winner Toni Kroos on Thursday agreed a deal to join Real Madrid from Bayern Munich on a six-year deal, the Spanish giants announced.
Kroos was one of the stand-out performers in Brazil, playing a key role for Joachim Loew's side as they defeated Argentina in the final to clinch the most coveted prize in football.
He scored two goals in as many minutes in the 7-1 semi-final rout of Brazil, en route to overcoming Argentina 1-0 in Sunday's final.
Kroos' arrival at the Bernabeu means he could be linking up with international colleague Sami Khedira, although rumours have been circulating that the 27-year-old could be heading for the exit.
He arrives at the Santiago Bernabeu with 11 trophies already on his CV, Sunday's World Cup the jewel in a collection including the 2013 Champions League, Bundesliga titles and the Club World Cup.
He joined Bayern as a teenager in 2007, making his first team appearance at the age of 17. He became a regular after an 18-month loan spell at Bundesliga rivals Bayern Leverkusen.
The path from the World Cup to Spain could also see Monaco's Colombia hotshot James Rodriguez join Kroos at Real.
The World Cup's top scorer with six goals told Spanish sports daily Marca on Monday: "I'd jump at the chance of going to Real Madrid."
