Toni Kroos Announces Shocking Decision To Retire From Football After Euro 2024

Toni Kroos, the legendary player from Real Madrid, has revealed that he will be hanging up his boots after the European Championships with the German national team this summer.

Recent discussions about Toni Kroos’ future have been ongoing, especially with his contract set to expire in June. However, the German international has decided to conclude his footballing career.

“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,” he said in a statement.

“After 10 years, at the end of the season, this chapter comes to an end. I will never forget that insolent successful time! I would particularly like to thank everyone who 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.”

He also stated, “I am happy and proud, that in my mind I found the right timing for my decision and that I could choose it on 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!”

Toni Kroos will play his last match for Real Madrid in the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium. His farewell for the German national team will be at the European Championships on home soil.

Throughout his illustrious career, Kroos achieved remarkable success, including one World Cup victory, five Champions League titles, four La Liga triumphs, and three Bundesliga crowns.