Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Toni Kroos to retire from football after Euro 2024

In a heartfelt announcement, Toni Kroos, the celebrated Real Madrid and Germany midfielder, has revealed that he will retire from professional football following the Euro 2024 tournament. Kroos, 34, has enjoyed a remarkable career, marked by immense success and memorable moments on and off the pitch.

In an emotional letter to Real Madrid fans, Toni Kroos shared his sentiments: “As I have always said: Real Madrid is and will be my last club.” Reflecting on his journey, he reminisced, “July 17th, 2014 – the day of my presentation at Real Madrid, the day that changed my life. My life as a footballer – but especially as a person. It was the start of a new chapter at the biggest club in the world.”

After a decade filled with triumphs, Kroos expressed his gratitude: “I will never forget that insolent successful time. I would particularly like to thank everyone that welcomed me with an open heart and trusted me. But especially I would like to thank you, dear Madridistas, for your affection and your love from the first day until the last one. At the same time this decision means that my career as an active footballer will end this summer after the Euro championship.”

Toni Kroos emphasized the importance of timing in his decision: “I am happy and proud, that in my mind I found the right timing for my decision and that I could choose it by my own. My ambition was always to finish my career at the peak of my performance level. From now on there is only one leading thought: a por la 15!!! HALA MADRID Y NADA MAS!”

Kroos’s trophy-laden career includes:

1 World Cup
5 Champions League titles
6 Club World Cups
3 Bundesliga titles
4 La Liga titles
5 UEFA Super Cups
3 German Cups
1 Copa del Rey
4 Spanish Super Cups
1 German Super Cup

Kroos’s contributions to both club and country have solidified his status as one of football’s greats. As he prepares to bid farewell to the sport, fans worldwide will remember his skill, leadership, and the indelible mark he left on the game.

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