Toni Kroos (34 years old), the midfielder of Real Madrid and the German national team, has announced his retirement from professional football.
In a message posted on social media, Toni Kroos announced that he will retire at the end of the season, after EURO 2024, the last major competition in which he will participate with the German national team.
Having been at Real Madrid for 10 years, where he was bought from Bayern Munich in 2014, Toni Kroos is one of the most elegant and best footballers in history, with significant achievements. He will end his successful career at the age of 34, although he could have continued playing without any issues.
In his career, Toni Kroos has won the World Cup with Germany in 2014, five Champions League titles, one with Bayern and four with Real Madrid. He has also won titles in Spain and Germany, UEFA Super Cups, and FIFA Club World Cups.
With the German national team, he has amassed 108 caps and scored 17 goals, and EURO 2024 will mark his final appearance in the "Panzer" jersey.
"July 17, 2014 - the day I transferred to Real Madrid, was the day that changed my life. My life as a footballer - but especially as a person. It was the beginning of a new chapter at the greatest club in the world. After 10 years, at the end of this season, this chapter comes to an end. I will never forget that period of success! I would like to thank especially all those who welcomed me with open arms and trusted me. But above all, to you, dear 'madridistas', for your affection and love from the first day until the last. My football career will end this summer, after the European Championship. As I have always said: Real Madrid is and will be my last club. I am happy and proud that I have found the right moment for this decision in my mind and that I could choose it on my own. My ambition has always been to end my career at the peak of my performance level. From now on, there is only one thought: onwards to the 15!!! HALA MADRID Y NADA MAS! (n.r. onwards to the 15!!! HALA MADRID and nothing more)", was Toni Kroos's message.
Toni Kroos started his football career at Greifswalder, then played for Hansa Rostock, Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid.