Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos announced, with the Spanish club, that he will leave the field at the age of 34; check the athlete’s statement
Tony Kroosof Real Madridconfirmed his retirement after the Euro Cup. The player lived up to his words when he declared that the Spanish club would be the last of his career. With the Merengues, the athlete won 22 trophies in 463 games, including four Champions League. Previously, he had spells with the Germans Bayern Munchen It is Bayer Leverkusen.
“As I always said: Real Madrid is and will be my last club. The day of July 17, 2014, when I played for Real Madrid, changed my life. After 10 years, at the end of this season this chapter will come to an end. I will never forget this period”said Kroos in a letter to fans.
The president of Real Madrid, Florentino Pérezalso spoke about the midfielder’s farewell: “Toni Kroos is one of the greatest players in the history of Real Madrid, and this club will always be his home”. In addition to having the chance to win the fifth Champions League with Los Blancos on June 1st, the player will defend the Germany at the Eurocup one last time.
READ KROOS’ COMMUNICATION IN FULL:
“July 17, 2014 – the day of my presentation at Real Madrid, the day that changed my life. My life as a football player, but especially as a person. It was the beginning of a new chapter at the biggest club in the world. After 10 years, at the end of the season this chapter will come to an end. I will never forget that insolent period of success!
I would like to thank everyone who welcomed me with an open heart and trusted me. But I would like to especially thank you, Madrid fans, for your affection and love from the first day to the last. At the same time, this decision means that my playing career will end this summer after the European Championship.
I am happy and proud that I found the right time for my decision and that I chose it on my own. My ambition has always been to end my career at the peak of my performance. From now on there is only one thought: let’s go in search of 15! Hala Madrid and nothing else!”
Source: sportbuzz
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