21.05.2024 17:22
Toni Kroos, the legendary figure of Real Madrid and German football, announced that he will retire from football after EURO 2024 with the words "Real Madrid is my last club and it will remain so". Kroos, who could not reach an agreement with Real Madrid on a new contract and did not want to play for another club, stated that he wants to end his career at the peak of his performance level.
Toni Kroos, who was rumored to have a new contract with Real Madrid, surprisingly announced that he decided to retire from football. 34-year-old Toni Kroos, who made a statement on his social media account, announced that he will end his football career after EURO 2024.
HE WILL QUIT FOOTBALL AFTER EURO 2024
In the news on Sky Deutschlan; Toni Kroos could not reach an agreement with Real Madrid on a new contract and decided to retire because he did not want to play for another club.
In his statement, Toni Kroos said, "As I always said: Real Madrid is my last club and it will remain so. I am happy and proud that I found the right time to make my decision and that I could choose it on my own. My goal was always to end my career at the peak of my performance level."
Toni Kroos' statement is as follows;
"July 17, 2014 - The day I signed for Real Madrid, the day that changed my life. As a footballer, but especially as a person. It was the beginning of a new era at the world's biggest club. 10 years later, this chapter is coming to an end at the end of the season. I will never forget that successful period! I would like to thank everyone who welcomed me with open arms and trusted me, especially the dear Madrid fans for the interest and love you have shown me from day one to the last day. At the same time, this decision means that my career as an active footballer will end after this summer's European Championship. As I always said: Real Madrid is my last club and it will remain so. I am happy and proud that I found the right time to make my decision and that I could choose it on my own. My goal was always to end my career at the peak of my performance level. From now on, there is only one thought: Let's go for 15! Only Madrid and nothing else!"
HIS PERFORMANCE WAS IMPRESSIVE
Toni Kroos scored 28 goals and made 98 assists in 483 matches with Real Madrid. The legendary footballer reached 24 goals and 49 assists in 205 matches with Bayern Munich.