German- Ghanaian defender, Jerome Boateng has paid glowing tribute to Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos after announcing retirement from the game.
The Bayern Munich and Real Madrid legend will hang up his boost after the 2024 European Championship to be held in Germany next month. Kroos illustrious career spanned almost two decades.
However, Boateng, who played together with Kroos during their time Bayern Munich and German national team has taken to social media to celebrate him.
The duo played a huge role when the German national team won the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
"Absolute legend and the best midfielder in Germany, Toni Kroos. I would have loved to play more games with you. It was an honour my friend. With you, not only an incredible footballer ends his career, but also a great person. All the best for the next phase of your life," wrote Boateng on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“I’ve always said I wanted to retire here and this is what will happen. I never wanted another club," he wrote. “I could play some years more but I didn't want to be on the bench, I want to enjoy… remember me like this, this player."