Real Madrid and German national team midfielder Toni Kroos explained why he decided to end his career at the age of 34.
The player was quoted by Kicker:
Because I simply want to be remembered as the 34-year-old Toni Kroos who played his best season for Real Madrid at the end. I've achieved that.
Toni Kroos
The German midfielder will retire after the 2024 Euro, which will take place from June 14 to July 14.
In the previous season, Kroos became the Spanish champion for the fourth time in his career and won the Champions League for the fifth time with Real Madrid.
Kroos had previously stated that the German national team would win the European Championship. The midfielder also revealed his plans to work in Real Madrid's academy.