Real Madrid and German midfielder Toni Kroos announced on Tuesday that he will be hanging up his boots and drawing a close to his illustrious football career after Euro 2024.
The 34-year-old announced his decision in a heartfelt message on his Instagram.
In the message shared by Kroos he insisted that Real Madrid would always be his 'last club' and with his contract expiring this summer, he will depart the club and from football all together.
The German coined by many as 'one of the greatest midfielders of all time' also shared in the same post that his 'ambition was always to finish (his) career at the peak of (his) performance level.'
The football word has been left shaken by the news, leaving fans worldwide left devastated over the news, with many taken to social media to voice their heartbreak.
One fan wrote on the social media platform X...
'Toni Kroos hasn’t got the slightest idea of my existence but those words just ripped my heart in two. I’m a complete mess…'
A second commented: 'Despite the fact that it hurts, I am glad that people are recognising his greatness, our German sniper, Legend!'
A third said: 'Nooooo Toni, stay for one more season please'
A fourth posting: 'This is hurting like hell, wasn't prepared for his departure at all. Thank you for everything Toni Kroos'
Whilst a fifth voiced: 'Time to cry now I can’t believe he’s retiring'
Whilst others opted for more emotional tributes, others just shared their thoughts and highlighted some simple facts about the player.
With one fan saying it best: 'One of the best midfielders of his generation'
Whilst another shared: 'The Greatest Midfielder to have ever played the beautiful game. This announcement today has caught every one of us who loves football and has watched Kroos play by surprise'
A third noted: 'Knew it coming after modric renewal'
Many also applauding his ability to stick to his word, writing 'He said he wants to retire at the top level and he did it'
Another commenting, 'I like that he is retiring when the ovation is high.'
Kroos will play his final game for Real Madrid in the Champions League final in Wembley against German outfit Borussia Dortmund.
The midfielder maestro will then link up with Germany in the summer, as the 2014 World Cup winner will bid to have one more successful international campaign as Germany will host Euro 2024.
Kroos' first game for Germany at Euro 2024 will be against Scotland on Friday, June 14 in the opening game of the tournament at the Allianz Arena.
bandis77
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I think he'll be a great manager if you ever see his coaching app he definitely has what it takes to become one if he put his mind to it.
i still think that Toni has it in him to be great manager
Kuhdeimpsu
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I never thought my first heartbreak was going to be in 2024
it is very hearbreaking to see him leave the beautiful game 🎮
Kuhdeimpsu
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I never thought my first heartbreak was going to be in 2024
neither did I my fellow followers
Kuhdeimpsu
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atleast give one last season legend, it's too soon neither too early to hung up your best boots in football.
Woyelmrz
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since 2006 when zidane retired I have never felt that pain until today, I can't believe this is happening . we are going to miss you .
Same here with me mate, yesterday I even shed tears when I fine out about his retirement..😭😭😭
powabnouyz
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I never thought my first heartbreak was going to be in 2024
ariwanze
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...I have seen many legends leave Real Madridas a fan. I am used to this. He has to leave for others to grow. Thank you for the memories, Kroos. It's always Hala Madrid✊🏼 for me.
CunningStunt7
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This is too soon. He is still at his Peak. I am so sad after hearing this.... :( Let's win the champions league to finish it off then!
MikaelGuerrer0
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Germany need to win the euros
XtraZèálUche
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eh dey pain me Sha ... thanks for all the passes...Toni kroos ✌️
Marcelsam
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A midfield dianamo, good passer of the ball, kroos control, specialist of short and long range passes, creative playmaker Toni, accurate and tailor measured passer, the rest is history……..
MrKhan®
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fuck! fuck! fuck! Can somebody please say it's fake news....
Yepblnoyz
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since 2006 when zidane retired I have never felt that pain until today, I can't believe this is happening . we are going to miss you .
Hahdklps
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You've left the football stage when the applause was loudest. Thank you KROOS' control.
Yorokiri
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It has been a kroosing career, hats of legend @Respect...
Madridista28
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if your leaving them modric should leave too
Torrique876
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'mostly midfielders' doesn't mean all midfielders will thrive in coaching. In case you don't know, most failed managers are also midfielders
I think he'll be a great manager if you ever see his coaching app he definitely has what it takes to become one if he put his mind to it.
lioabcenrs
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kroos stop it I know you're joking
yeeceprtz
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He has said so on the first years of his play in Madrid . He has clearly stated at that time that he isn't player who can play until his late 30s. Fair enough he can't run forever after all he has achieved everything possible with the club and national team ! Madrid will miss like barca missed Xavi !
sen10r
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no? then why best managers are mostly midfielders?
'mostly midfielders' doesn't mean all midfielders will thrive in coaching. In case you don't know, most failed managers are also midfielders
bandis77
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sorry, it doesn't work like that
no? then why best managers are mostly midfielders?
sen10r
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i hope he becomes manager. i think with his football IQ he would be very succsessfull
sorry, it doesn't work like that
Thecloud
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Bermuda triangle only one left Now this is hurt than Heartbreak
Yokabilpru
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he has won it ALL
bandis77
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I don't know why German players retire so early, even Lahm retired at 33
because they like to end things when their are still good.
bandis77
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i hope he becomes manager. i think with his football IQ he would be very succsessfull
PrinceAbobyBlinkz
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I don't know why German players retire so early, even Lahm retired at 33
Caccio
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German Sniper... the legend 🙌 💙
Daphoenix23
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The kroos missile !! You’ll be missed, but I thought we still had like 2/3 more years with you in this beautiful game of football.
pikaenoz
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Germany players retire young 🥲we love u Toni,
pikaenoz
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he is along range ball passer on Toni one season sir
pikaenoz
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ooh Toni u are more than a midfielder that will haunt in our hearts.we love you Toni.
BrianKessy767
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serloth can play midfielder position Perez should sign him
Kecailnouy
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German players retire young
butdimrst
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Football has lost an massive icon what a joy to watch you play 😔 @kr8
Robdlmst
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We will definitely miss an incredibly talented footballer. Too bad we have to live these sad moments of seeing our legends departing the best football team ever. 😌😌
zuacekopz
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another long passer of the ball retiring what a loss
Yiyiklmoyz
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just imagine 34 years old toni krose retiring just to maintain his legacy ,,but there's 39years old child still trying to prove to the world that he's the best
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Says a fool
vadbcdipuz
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A true German blood. After Angela Merkel this is another German soul that reminds me of true German blood
mowabclrz
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One of the Greatest midfield maestro of all Time.Good Human Being & very Smart Thinker of the Greatest Game on earth.
ankitttttttttrtr
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just imagine 34 years old toni krose retiring just to maintain his legacy ,,but there's 39years old child still trying to prove to the world that he's the best
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Seriously at this moment you chose to mock someone else
sunklnsuyz
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he will be added 1yr contract like Modeic after the uroes..remember real.madrid has not spoken. then same Kroos had retired from.the German international..only to come.back for the Euro. we
chibosky1001
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just imagine 34 years old toni krose retiring just to maintain his legacy ,,but there's 39years old child still trying to prove to the world that he's the best
20emma3_
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Bow down for the king 😭🔥😌
Dimdemnruy
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Réal Madrid atlitico Madrid final 2014 kalas mabi
nuyaeinopu
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One of the greatest midfielder of all time, respect 🙌
Apu-Dey
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😪😪
Dimdemnruy
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Real Madrid atlitico Madrid final 2014
wowadrsyz
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football will miss you toni
gazi_sagar
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Legend 🌠🌠🌠🌠😂