Toni Kroos recently spoke about the most challenging part of his decision to retire from professional football. In a recent interview with the Spanish newspaper „Marca,“ the former Real Madrid star shared insights into his retirement decision, the difficulties he faced, and a special moment that will always stay with him.
Before announcing his retirement publicly, Kroos had to inform his family and the club about his decision. He admitted that the hardest part of his retirement was telling his oldest son, who enjoyed watching him on TV and at the stadium. His son had been present at four Champions League finals and those memories will always be cherished. Kroos mentioned that his wife supported his decision as she was happy to have him home more often.
Additionally, it was tough for Kroos to have a conversation with his long-time coach Carlo Ancelotti about retiring. Ancelotti had expected Kroos to continue playing, and breaking the news to him was emotional. Kroos acknowledged that everything in life has an end, and this chapter of his career had come to a close.
The German midfielder also informed his teammates about his decision, and he appreciated the fact that after ten years, they knew him well enough to understand that once he made a decision, there was no turning back. The support from his teammates and the coach made the farewell process easier for Kroos.
One of the most memorable moments for Kroos during his retirement tour was winning the league title with Real Madrid. He described the feeling of having 85,000 fans at the Bernabéu Stadium to see him off as something truly special and heartwarming.
Overall, Kroos reflected on his career with gratitude and appreciation for the support he received from his family, teammates, and fans. While retiring was a difficult decision, he is content with his choice and looks forward to the next chapter in his life.
