Toni Kroos has announced his retirement from professional soccer at the age of 34. The Real Madrid and Germany midfielder revealed that he will be playing his final matches with Real Madrid, including the UEFA Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund on June 1st, followed by the UEFA 2024 European Championship with the German national team before retiring. Kroos shared this news on social media, expressing his gratitude to Real Madrid fans and emphasizing that he always intended to conclude his career at the peak of his performance level.

In a heartfelt message, Kroos stated, “I would particularly like to thank everyone that 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. 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.”

Kroos’ retirement announcement marks the conclusion of a successful career that saw him win numerous titles both with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. His decision to retire comes after a distinguished tenure in which he established himself as one of the key figures in midfield for both club and country.