Cross: Retired at the age of 34 is because he doesn t want to experience the feeling of his old age. Real Madrid knows that I will not come back

Recently, Real Madrid legend Kroos was interviewed by the Milan Sports Daily and talked about multiple topics.

About retirement life

"I am busier now than when I was playing football. I run a youth football school and stay there every day, as well as podcasts, foundations, and many other projects."

Why did I retire at the age of 34? Modric is almost 40 years old and is still preparing to go to Milan. Ronaldo still wins the UEFA Champions League at the age of 40. "There is no only choice in life. Everyone has their own decisions, and I respect it completely. I have always hoped to retire at the peak. In the last season, I was in good shape. I won the La Liga and the Champions League with Real Madrid, and played an excellent European Cup with Germany. That was the perfect time to say goodbye."

"I don't want to experience the feeling of fewer appearances, more sitting on the bench, more physical pain, and declining state in my twilight years. Of course, some people are willing to accept new roles, as long as he can still enjoy football."

Modric is going to join Milan

"Modric has always been a special player, and his skills will not disappear with time. Of course, his physical condition is definitely not as good as before. He is about to be 40 years old, which is definitely different from when he was 30 years old, so his appearance has gradually decreased in recent years. But he can still bring value."

"The most important thing is that Modric still loves this profession, not only in the game, but also in the team's life, travel, and collective atmosphere. He still enjoys his football life. Again, the feeling of his right foot will not disappear."

Now Real Madrid may have to play 11 months in a season. Will he feel pitiful for his old teammates?

"There is no word pitiful in the football world. We do the job we like and make a lot of money. But I always emphasize that if we want to ensure the quality of the game, players must have enough physical strength and energy, and it is getting more and more difficult now."

"I said in the age of a player that there are too many games. No one asked the players for their opinions, and they only pursue more money and less rest. This brings two consequences: more injuries and less quality of the game, including as the main The motivation of the players in the corner. "

"You can't maintain the same concentration and passion for 11 consecutive months. I don't like events like the Club World Cup and the European League. The players have too little rest and the holidays are too short. "

About Real Madrid's new coach Alonso

" This change is a good thing for everyone. It's time for Alonso to take a step forward. For Ancelotti, he has won everything and is now going to Brazil to run Teach, this is a job that suits him very well. "

"The invitation from Brazil actually came when we were still working at Real Madrid. I talked to him and he was very motivated. He can coach a world-class national team, play in the World Cup, and has fewer daily trivial matters than the club, and can have more time to rest, which is good for him. "

"Everyone is very happy. As for Alonso's Real Madrid, it is too early to comment, change and new ideas. Practice takes time. However, his performance in the Bundesliga is indeed very good. "

Real Madrid is still looking for new Cross

"I will not make a comeback, and they are also very clear. But indeed, the team lacks a player of my type, and they are still looking for it. The problem is that there are not many players like me, and those players with this trait are difficult to buy."

What do you think about the coexistence of the four kings of Real Madrid? That is, Mbappe, Vinicius, Rodrigo and Bellingham?

"Excellent players can and should play football together. Obviously, there are some places that need to be adjusted, which are the parts that have not been fully functioning before. They need to work together, play like a team, and have the awareness of common defense."

"For me, offense and defense are always inseparable: if you can do a overall defense, you can play the overall offense, and I believe Alonso will find ways to adjust the areas that should be improved. Although there are still areas that need to be changed, judging by the quality of this Real Madrid, everything will eventually be on track."