Kroos: I am completely certain that I will retire at Real Madrid

Posted Sunday, July 04, 2021 by Marca.com

Toni Kroos has revealed that he plans to finish his career at Real Madrid and that he may also sign a contract extension when his current deal ends in 2023.

Having brought an end to his 11-year international career after Germany's elimination from Euro 2020, Kroos is now fully focused on playing the rest of his career at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.

"I believe that the year 2023 is appropriate, I will be 33," Kroos said in an interview with Bild.

"I will decide whether I will renew [at Real Madrid] for a season or two, that is still open for discussion, but I am absolutely certain that I will retire at Real Madrid."

Kroos also added that he feels a lack of recognition for what he brought to the German national team over the course of his 106 international appearances.

"I don't want to accuse everyone in Germany, because there are many fans that appreciate me, but at times I had the feeling that some didn't appreciate what I did over my 11 years," he noted.

"It's different in Spain, everyone has been grateful to me since my first match seven years ago."

The midfielder went on to state that his international retirement will allow him to be properly rested in order to achieve his goals in the Spanish capital.

"I need the periods of rest that I have not been able to have as an international for 11 years," Kroos added.