Euro 2024: Toni Kroos responds to Joselu Mato's statements – “The important thing is”

Icon of Germany and legend of Real Madrid Toni Kroos He won't be a professional footballer next month, and the end could come as soon as Friday. At least that's what Spain striker and former Real Madrid team-mate Joselu Mato is hoping for, but Kroos has made it clear that he's not too worried.

Joselu raised an eyebrow or two when he stated that he hopes to end the career of Kroos before the weekend, although it is naturally involved in a Spanish victory. Two of the favorites for the tournament met in a crunch match, and Joselu's comments may have soured things, but Kroos had no problem with them.

“It's normal, they want to win the tournament. I'll try everything to make sure it doesn't happen like that. They're here to win, so are we. We'll see what happens on Friday. The important thing is that they don't want to withdraw from Madrid. my friends.”

“He said because he wants to win. I understand that it is his idea that he wants Spain to go to the semi-finals, but I think that Germany has many qualities to prevent Spain from going through. It will be an exciting match, the opposite of boring. It's funny what he says,” he said Brand.

On a more general note, Kroos was asked how he was dealing with the prospect of the Euro 2024 quarter-finals being his final match.

“Of course, it's in your head, but I don't care, it's a motivation to think that it's not the last game for now. I experienced it in the round of 16 against Denmark, but I don't “It didn't bother me. It's a motivation to extend as much as possible. I know the situation and I can lead with it. I'll be happy without football, but I still hope to extend a little more.”

The 34-year-old midfielder has won every major honor available in the game, except the Euros, and is having probably the most successful retirement year ever. Taking a League and Champions League double, Kroos himself has also previously referred to it as his best year individually.