Real Madrid's official channel shared an interview with Kroos, in which he talked about the reasons for his retirement, as well as Real Madrid's culture, the Bernabéu, etc.
Reasons for retirement
I don't want to wait until I'm completely out of shape and my body starts to have problems before I plan to retire. My love for football has never disappeared, and it still exists today. I know very well that I want to leave in a decent way, worthy of myself, worthy of the club, and I hope the fans will remember me at my best. I am very fortunate to have made this decision, and everything is as I wished. The Champions League title was not a farewell gift I had planned, because I had made the decision before that. But in the end, winning the Champions League and La Liga was perfect and impeccable.
Real Madrid's Culture
Having been here for so long, I can say that this is a very human club, like a big family, and it all starts at the top. The way Mr. Florentino greeted me on the first day, and the way he talked to me... It's not just to me, it's to everyone in the dressing room. He conveys something very human, which I have always valued very much.
Humanistic Care
In the club, I feel very comfortable and well protected in difficult times, and this feeling is very special. That's why I wanted to say goodbye at the peak.
Three consecutive Champions League titles
We are a team. Although Real Madrid has many great players, everyone wants the same result, which is victory. Of course, the players are also excellent. If the team is not strong enough, it will not be able to win the Champions League.
The Magic of the Bernabéu
This is impossible to achieve in many stadiums. It has an aura that empowers the team while depriving opponents of their power. We have reversed many powerful opponents, and the Bernabéu has given us great help. Opponents will start to be afraid to play here, and we have learned how to take advantage of this. Many opponents here cannot even complete three consecutive passes.
Recent Champions League situation
Real Madrid has improved recently, and everyone has played two very good games. At home, Valverde gave us a lot of help, and I appreciate him very much. Now we have to face Bayern.
Zeedeipstz
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You sad it bro ✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽
Wusmnptuyz
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why kroos say we ar facing bayern whilst he played for both clubs
He chose madrid over Bayern. he is a straight forward person, besides he played his best football at madrid.
kutaknsty
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Aminu
M_M_Bunza
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why kroos say we ar facing bayern whilst he played for both clubs
He retired at Madrid so he's still Madrid player
Bobabcerty
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why kroos say we ar facing bayern whilst he played for both clubs
Bayern didn't want to make a legend in Toni Kroos by giving him contract.
nosbuly
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A good dancer knows when to leave the stage
KasongoWaKenya
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He said many teams not all teams
Sure. I didn't dispute that either.
Mosekoptu
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why kroos say we ar facing bayern whilst he played for both clubs
Bayern never liked him, they also told him he didn’t deserve the salary raise he was demanding in his contract renewal, they told him he wasn’t fast enough but Madrid actually saw past the slow pace and gave him the contract he was looking for.
rouemnosty
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why kroos say we ar facing bayern whilst he played for both clubs
Shows where his heart is. He played his best football for Madrid
CollinsEfosaEhioro
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Many opponents here cannot even complete three consecutive passes. such a bold good statement. Arsenal dominated them home and away. and far away. imagine messi's fortress.
Most of you rush to comment sections without even trying to understand simple English
luhiklnps
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How about Messi's time at the Bernabeu 🤔🤔
he said many teams
Badeimnory
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why kroos say we ar facing bayern whilst he played for both clubs
Peprah12
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Many team cant construct 3 passes but Barcelona can double Madrid's passes at Santiago.
He said many teams not all teams
Sözeil_4
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Vardid lower
KasongoWaKenya
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Many team cant construct 3 passes but Barcelona can double Madrid's passes at Santiago.
Richard0010
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How about Messi's time at the Bernabeu 🤔🤔
Don’t mind them bro, even last season they chop beating for their home stadium
Rasbdemt
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And where is Arsenal now🤣🤣🤣 And how many Champions league does Arsenal has?
ask him how many
W0linhO
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Vardical power
bigblaed
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i swear smart boy
Kevin201
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Kross is a distant relative of Brock Lesnar by look. 😂
kemalmnprs
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Many opponents here cannot even complete three consecutive passes. such a bold good statement. Arsenal dominated them home and away. and far away. imagine messi's fortress.
And where is Arsenal now🤣🤣🤣 And how many Champions league does Arsenal has?
Wazabdmruy
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Hala Madrid where miracles happens
NkaluboAshiraf
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Many opponents here cannot even complete three consecutive passes. such a bold good statement. Arsenal dominated them home and away. and far away. imagine messi's fortress.
racabklot
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How about Messi's time at the Bernabeu 🤔🤔