Toni Kroos had a simple message to the Real Madrid fans on his farewell night in the Spanish capital.
🤍🇩🇪 Toni Kroos says goodbye.pic.twitter.com/eI0Ej2kAK6
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 25, 2024
Toni Kroos' teammates throwing him in the air after his final career home match at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
WHO'S CUTTING ONIONS? 🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/AXJ0o6JKeO
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 25, 2024
However, despite the incoming focus of a UEFA Champions League final next weekend, all the attention was on Kroos.
👋INCREDIBLE scenes as Real Madrid say farewell to club legend Toni Kroos 🇩🇪 https://t.co/2A12pStBwS
— Football España (@footballespana_) May 25, 2024
Kroos’ decision to retire this summer has shocked Real Madrid with his final game coming in thee Wembley final.
We will miss you, @ToniKroos ♾#LALIGATV pic.twitter.com/WjH6FzxH1N
— LALIGA TV (@LaLigaTV) May 25, 2024
🤍🥺 Toni Kroos: “My kids’ reaction has literally destroyed me…”.
“I can only say: Real Madrid”. pic.twitter.com/UucYVELApL
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 25, 2024
The veteran midfielder was calm at the final whistle as his teammates paid tribute to him alongside the home supporters.
Toni Kroos completed every LaLiga campaign of his career with at least 92% pass accuracy.
Kr∞s Control™ pic.twitter.com/5CnGO3CbF7
— Squawka (@Squawka) May 25, 2024
“It’s not easy to say goodbye. I want to say thank you to Real Madrid, I have enjoyed my ten years here”, he said.
Toni Kroos and his daughter crying.
I can’t believe this is the end… 💔 pic.twitter.com/1SZD0n6E7S
— TC (@totalcristiano) May 25, 2024
“Real Madrid is my home. I’m emotionally very strong but my kids reaction has destroyed me.”
The players with Toni Kroos after the game.
The end of an era. 💔 pic.twitter.com/aqWw32Wpsw
— TC (@totalcristiano) May 25, 2024
Kroos is expected to start for Real Madrid against Borussia Dortmund, as he aims for a fifth European title in the Spanish capital, and sixth in his career overall.
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