So that s it. But before I take a break and at least try to realise what happened over the last 17 years, I don t want to miss the opportunity to say thank you to everyone for accepting me as how and who I am, Kroos wrote on social media.
Thanks to all my fans around the world for your unconditional support. Thanks to all my clubs and coaches for believing in me. Thanks to all my team-mates for making me feel welcome anytime.
Thanks to my friends for always being honest with me no matter how successful I became. Thanks to my agents who became friends. Thanks to my parents for the best possible preparation to realise my dream.
Thanks to my brother for always being my number one fan. Thanks to my kids for being my biggest motivation to bring the best out of me…