My Wife Is Happy I Retired From Football – Kroos

Real Madrid legend, Toni Kroos has come out to open up on his decision to retire from the game. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting.

According to him, even if it was a tough reality for Carlo Ancelotti to face as Madrid coach, his wife was absolutely delighted to have him at home more often.

Kroos added that it was also hard to tell his eldest son because he enjoyed watching him on TV.

His words, “The truth is that it wasn’t difficult for my wife, because it was a joint decision. It wasn’t a surprise at home, because we spent months talking about it. My wife was happy to have me at home more. It was harder to tell my eldest son, because I knew how much he enjoyed watching me on TV and at the stadium. He has experienced many things, he has been in four Champions League finals and as a child he will not forget it! It was difficult for my son, yes…

And it was very difficult for me to tell Carlo, because he expected me to stay and because we had and still have a very good relationship. He was my first coach here and it wasn’t easy to tell him, but everything in life has an end. I knew he wouldn’t get angry, but he would be a bit sad. It wasn’t an easy moment for me either, because something that had been very special was coming to an end. I tried to choose a good moment, an easy moment… And I was lucky that we won La Liga by a margin and I said ‘now!’ Because there was the perfect time between La Liga and the Champions League final. It would have been more difficult if we were playing for La Liga, because I didn’t want this issue to be above everything else.”

WOW.

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