Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos, in an episode of the podcast “Einfach mal Luppen”, which he hosts regularly with his brother Felix, said that there is little or no chance of him coming out of retirement. talked briefly about it.
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Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos briefly discusses his prospects for coming out of retirement, or how unlikely it is, in an episode of the podcast Einfach mal Luppen, which he hosts regularly with his brother Felix. spoke.
It is remembered that Kroos suddenly announced his retirement at the age of 34 earlier this year. His last game in Madrid’s iconic white shirt was the Champions League final victory over compatriots Borussia Dortmund at Wembley in June.
The midfielder officially announced his retirement after Germany lost at home to eventual Euro winners Spain and were eliminated from the last eight.
And while the 2024/2025 club season is well underway, with Los Blancos apparently struggling to cope with his absence in the center of the park, Kroos retracts his decision He poured cold water on the prospect of being persuaded to do so.
“My retirement is not going to change. It’s a fact that we have to accept and there’s no point in saying ‘he’s not there’. That won’t change in the next game either.”
“It doesn’t help anyone to say, ‘He’s not going to be there.’ It’s a compliment to know that you were important, but what’s important is how the team adapts now. ”
Furthermore, Kroos believes it is beside the point to talk about Carlo Ancelotti’s men as if they had never experienced difficult moments during his trade.
“People always say we won all the games 4-0 because of me, but that’s not true. Things certainly don’t look good, but we didn’t always play great either. “I can’t forget that,” he said.
“Madrid adapted without Cristiano (Ronaldo) and (Sergio) Ramos. They are absolute legends. Madrid knew how to adapt over time and keep winning. We won the Champions League without them. We won the league twice. The same thing will happen. It may take some time for them to adapt, but the players there are very good.”
Kroos explained that he always wants his former club to do well and win every match.
“I’ve heard people say they miss me so many times. It’s nice to hear that, but on the other hand, I don’t want to hear it because it’s disrespectful to the people on the field.”
He now sees Real Madrid matches “from a different perspective”. “It’s a little strange, but I still consider them part of the team and I can’t ignore them. But I don’t feel the need to say, ‘I really want to play.’
