At 34, Kroos surprised everyone by announcing his retirement with a message on social media in which he reflected on his 10 years at Real Madrid and in which he recalled...
* Toni Kroos, the German midfielder who has spent the last 10 years at Real Madrid, has announced his retirement from professional football.
* The 34-year-old made the announcement in a message on social media, in which he reflected on his time at the club and thanked the fans for their support.
* Kroos joined Real Madrid from Bayern Munich in 2014 and has since won five Champions League titles, three La Liga titles, and one Copa del Rey.
* He has also been capped 106 times by Germany, winning the World Cup in 2014.
* In his retirement message, Kroos said that he had made the decision to retire after much thought and that he was looking forward to the next chapter in his life.
* He also thanked his family, friends, and teammates for their support over the years.
* Kroos' retirement will be a big loss for Real Madrid, who will lose one of the best midfielders in the world.
* However, he will always be remembered as one of the club's greatest players and as one of the best midfielders of his generation.
* Kroos' retirement also marks the end of an era for Real Madrid, who have seen a number of their star players leave the club in recent years.
* However, the club is confident that they can continue to compete for major trophies without Kroos and are already looking to the future.
* Kroos' retirement is a reminder that all good things must come to an end. However, he leaves the game with a legacy that will last a lifetime.
