EURO 2024: Toni Kroos's last dance

Bringing the "championship gene" from Real to the German team is a challenge for Toni Kroos at this time, but that is Kroos' mission when he decided to return to "Die Mannschaft."

German fans should feel lucky that Kroos is still motivated with the national team. (Photo: AFP)

One of Coach Julian Nagelsmann's most notable achievements since being appointed to lead the German national team until now is certainly convincing Toni Kroos to return to wear the "Die Mannschaft" shirt at EURO 2024.

Simply because Kroos is still the most classy German player at the moment, after he just led Real Madrid (Spain) to the Champions League title once again with top performances at the age of 34.

Helping Germany conquer EURO 2024 at home is certainly an extremely difficult task, but Kroos is the type of player who enjoys such challenges, because he has both talent and personality.

Ahead of EURO 2024, Kroos not only cemented his status as the most successful player in German football history with 34 titles, including six Champions League titles, but also assumed the role of undisputed leader of the national team.

Kroos had to leave his homeland 10 years ago to prove himself. Specifically, he left Bayern Munich to join a more famous team, Real Madrid.

And Kroos has put all those who doubted his talent to shame. He has not only affirmed his talent at the greatest team in the world but has also been a pillar of their success over the past 10 years.

Kroos' unique value became clear to German fans as he took command of Real Madrid's midfield, reading and controlling the game with unprecedented precision.

Kroos' reputation in Germany had long been tarnished by criticism that he slowed down the game, earning him the nickname "Toni the cross-passer."

Speaking at Germany's training camp in Herzogenaurach, Kroos said: "I still have the hunger. Playing a big tournament at home with the aim of winning made me come back. It was the thought in me that it was possible that made me come back. Otherwise there would be no point."

Germany fans should be thankful that Kroos is still motivated by the national team. Even before winning his sixth Champions League title with Real Madrid, Kroos announced that he would retire after the EURO 2024 Finals.

Kroos has always made it clear that Real Madrid will be his last club and he will not join any other team despite the US or Saudi Arabia being big money destinations.

Furthermore, the midfielder has always maintained that he wants to leave football at the top level, as he will never accept a reduced role in the team.

True to his word, Kroos opted to leave Real Madrid in the most spectacular way possible, having won La Liga, the Champions League, and the Spanish Super Cup, while still in top form.

Kroos explained his decision: "I simply wanted to be remembered as the 34-year-old Toni Kroos who played his best season for Real Madrid in his final year. I did that. I take it as a compliment when many people thought I retired too early."

Kroos has never spoken of late satisfaction, as his achievements seem to tell the story. However, when talking about the German team, many people have seen a smile on his face, as Kroos seems to be enjoying the fairness that he has long lost.

Bringing the "championship gene" from Real to the German team is a challenge for Kroos at this time, but that is Kroos' mission when he decided to return to "Die Mannschaft."

He is the perfect link between the established stars on one side and the emerging young talents on the other in the German team.

Kroos certainly has pressure in this comeback, but he does not feel burdened. Because that is something Kroos has experienced and overcome throughout his peak career./.

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/euro-2024-vu-dieu-cuoi-cung-cua-toni-kroos-post959204.vnp