Overview

• RTL officially announced on August 11 that Kruse will debut as a TV expert on the Europapokal ‘Matchday’ show on September 25.
• He joins Felix Kroos and Patrick Helmes in the expert lineup, filling the role vacated by Nils Petersen’s move to DAZN.
• Kruse’s remit includes live coverage of 2. Bundesliga top matches on RTL and Nitro alongside appearances on RTL+.
• RTL sport chief Frank Robens praised him as opinionated, unorthodox and authentic and said his presence will boost viewer engagement.
• This is the 37-year-old’s first permanent TV-expert position since retiring in 2023, and he has pledged direct, honest commentary.