TONI KROOS joked he is looking to avoid unemployment after announcing his retirement from football.
The German legend leaves the Spanish capital after his contract expired and in turn the game for good.
Kroos won four LaLiga titles and five Champions League medals during his time at the Bernabeu.
But after his deal expired, the midfielder looks set to hang up his boots following the conclusion of Euro 2024.
It means he could technically become the first German to win the Euros while not contracted to a club.
Kroos is now looking for his next venture, as discussed on the podcast he runs with his brother Felix.
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Per Bild, Former football Felix said: “From today on, you are without a club.”
Older brother Kroos, with a laugh, replied: “It’s good that you call it without a club and not unemployed.
“That gives me a good feeling until the end of the tournament.”
Felix added: “But I read that you could become Germany’s first clubless European champion. That’s a goal, too.”
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Kroos responded: “I haven’t really thought about that.”
The former Bayern Munich star could now turn his attention to his small-field “Icon League”.
Kroos launched the league with YouTuber Elias Nerlich with footballers, entertainers and content creators to play against each other.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
