‘My ambition was always to finish my career at the peak of my performance level’
Germany and Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos is to retire after European Championships in Germany this summer. Photograph: Alexander Hassenstein/Getty ImagesHe wrote on Instagram: “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.
“At the same time this decision means that my career as an active footballer will end this summer after the Euro championship.Shelbourne to appeal red card for Paul Skinner after ‘melee’ following winner against St Pat’s“As I have always said: Real Madrid is and will be my last club. 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.
Signed from Bayern Munich, Kroos made 463 appearances for Real and won 22 trophies including four Champions Leagues, five Club World Cups and four La Liga titles.
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