Toni Kroos: Where I Want To Retire

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has revealed where he wishes to hang up his boots when he deems his playing days over.

It has been six years since the 30-year-old left Bayern Munich to join the Spanish giants, going on to established himself as one of the best midfielders in world football.

Kroos, who has lifted 13 pieces of silverware – including two LaLiga and three UEFA Champions League titles – with Los Blancos, has now confirmed that he wishes to end his career at the club.

1) Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona) – £580 000

12) Toni Kroos (Real Madrid) – £200 000

11) Saul Niguez (Atletico Madrid) – £210 000

10) Philippe Coutinho (FC Barcelona) – £240 000

9) Joao Felix (Atletico Madrid) – £256 000

8) Koke (Atletico Madrid) – £270 000

7) Diego Costa (Atletico Madrid) – £270 000

6) Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid) – £280 000

5) Antoine Griezmann (FC Barcelona) – £322 000

4) Frenkie de Jong (FC Barcelona) – £336 000

3) Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid) – £350 000

2) Eden Hazard (Real Madrid) – £400 000

"I want to retire at Real Madrid, I am happy here," he said, according to Marca.

"I always like to go back to Germany, it is my country, my language. But I really enjoy living and playing in Madrid.

"In six years, there are always offers, but I did not speak to anyone because I am happy and my idea is to finish here."

The 2014 FIFA World Cup winner has represented Los Blancos on 283 occasions to date, scoring 19 goals and assisting a further 68 strikes along the way.

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