Toni Kroos has revealed he is pondering whether to retire from football at the age of 32, when his current Real Madrid deal expires.
"I will be 32 by the time my contract ends, and that's certainly a point where I won't have a long way to go as a player, or at least that's the plan right now," explained Kroos to Kicker.
"Sure, I don't know how I'll feel then, but there is no plan that includes playing football at 38 or 39.
"If I were to predict it today, it's more likely that I'll call it a day. But I can't give an exact prognosis yet.
"I think at 32 you are past your prime as a footballer.
"There are differences. Bastian Schweinsteiger is struggling with injuries more often than Philipp Lahm. I think it's important to have an idea and try to stay fit for as long as possible. But I'd say it's a good age to retire. But I won't necessarily be held to my words in six years."
