Following the Champions League final on the morning of June 2nd (GMT), Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho half-jokingly called for: “Please, Toni Kroos, don’t retire. FIFA and UEFA should intervene. They’ve made so many decisions, they should also step in to stop Kroos from hanging up his boots.”
The former Real Madrid manager emotionally expressed: “It’s unbelievable, I think this is the last time I’ve seen Kroos play. It’s truly moving.”
Earlier, Kroos had announced plans to retire after the 2024 European Championship. Therefore, the 2023/24 Champions League final marked his final appearance at the club level.
On the eve of the final, when asked by reporters if he would reconsider his retirement decision, Kroos firmly responded: “No. Everything is set. Once I make a decision, it doesn’t change.”
In his ten years with Real Madrid, Kroos accumulated 464 appearances, scoring 28 goals and providing 98 assists. He will be remembered alongside Luka Modric as one of the greatest midfielders in Real Madrid’s history.
Bidding farewell with a Champions League trophy is a perfect gift from Kroos to Real Madrid fans. This was his fifth Champions League title with the “Galacticos.” He also has four La Liga titles, five Club World Cup titles, and many other accolades.
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