Toni Kroos has released his final farewell message following his official retirement from football after Germany’s elimination from Euro 2024.
Germany suffered a 2-1 defeat in extra-time against Spain in the quarter-finals, ending their hopes of European success and marking a significant day for the Real Madrid legend. Kroos had announced his retirement plans in May, culminating with the conclusion of Germany’s campaign.
During his illustrious career, the midfielder amassed 34 trophies for club and country but fell short of his goal to lift European silverware. Despite this, Kroos remains resolute in his decision to retire and expressed gratitude to his supporters.
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In an Instagram post, Kroos stated: “So that’s it. But before I take a break and attempt to comprehend the events of the past 17 years, I want to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone who accepted me as I am.”
I appreciate all my fans worldwide for your unwavering support. Thank you to all my clubs and coaches for believing in me. To my teammates, thank you for always making me feel welcomed. To my friends, thank you for your honesty regardless of my success.
“Special thanks to my brother Felix for being my number one fan. To my children, you are my greatest motivation to always give my best. Jessica, my wonderful wife, thank you for being yourself. Please never change. This success wouldn’t have been possible without you.
“And finally, thank you football, the beautiful game. And to everyone else, you’re welcome! Signing off.”