Real Madrid Locker Room Devastated by Kroos' Retirement Decision
After announcing his retirement from football following the Euro 2024 in Germany, Toni Kroos has received numerous messages from teammates and former colleagues, expressing their gratitude for sharing the field with him and wishing him success in his future endeavors. However, the Real Madrid locker room is saddened by the news, and several teammates have shared their feelings with the German:
- Joselu: “It has been a pleasure to share this year with you! You are an example in everything!! Real Madrid legend."
- Carvajal: “I didn't expect to have to write this farewell message so soon, but I want to take this opportunity to express how much I appreciate you and how great you have been both on and off the field. You are very beloved by everyone, a true gentleman in every sense of the word. It has been an honor and a privilege to share these moments with you. I will always proudly remember that I was lucky to play alongside Toni Kroos, and someday I will tell my kids all that we achieved together on the field. Thank you for all you have contributed to the team and for being a constant inspiration to all of us. But this isn’t over yet, we have one last mission together to have the best farewell possible... Let's go for the 15th!"
- Rüdiger: “Happy retirement to one of the best I’ve played with. We will definitely miss you. But we still have two big challenges ahead. Let’s go!"
- Courtois: "Football gives privileges like being your teammate, learning, and sharing wonderful experiences like the ones we've had. That said, the best is yet to come. Thank you, legend."
- Alaba: “You know I’m mad. I love you, Toni. Legend.”
- Vinícius: “Genius. That was the closest word I could find to define you, Toni. And it’s still far from what you deserve. Today is a sad day for me and for Madridistas. But it’s a terrible day for the ball, for football. Knowing that soon we won’t have you anymore. You could give much more, so much more. But I understand you. Thank you for every pass, for every direction, and for letting me learn so much over these years. We love you! Let's go for the 15th for you.”
- Lucas Vázquez: “How you've messed me up. One of the greatest privileges of my career has been playing alongside you. So many moments together and so much achieved. You are a white legend, FRIEND. I wish you the best. Let’s go for the last one together, what an honor! THANK YOU, I will miss you a lot, my friend!”
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