Toni Kroos signed off from club football in the best way possible, winning both La Liga and the UEFA Champions League in his final season with Real Madrid.

His farewell from international football was not as sweet as Germany were eliminated from Euro 2024 by the eventual champions Spain.

His team, however, matched La Roja spade for spade and left the competition with heads held high despite the result.

In recognition of the fabulous campaign the midfield maestro enjoyed in his final season as a professional footballer, Kroos was voted Germany’s Player of the Year for the second time in his career earlier today.

The Real Madrid legend took home the title with a whopping 285 votes in the poll conducted by Kicker and was followed by Florian Wirtz who finished with 246.

Kroos speaks after winning the award

Speaking to the media after winning the special award for the second time, the former Real Madrid star commented on what it meant to him, saying,

“This award is a beautiful confirmation and great recognition of what I achieved last year. Even if this is the last time I will win this award, it is an award that is not based on thanking the player who ended his career.”

The veteran then jovially added that he hoped he did not win because of his retirement.

“It’s an award that has nothing to do with age or the end of your career, but simply with your performance on the field. At least I hope that’s the case (laughs).”