A lovely anecdote involving Casemiro and his former Real Madrid teammate Toni Kroos resurfaced online this Wednesday, May 22nd.
The Brazilian defender, now playing for Manchester United, departed from the Merengues in 2022 after winning 5 Champions League titles. His departure surprised many of his former teammates, with Toni Kroos being one of the most astonished by the decision.
He even had a surprising reaction, waking up the Brazilian to confirm the news.
“Kroos sent me a message at 4:30 in the morning asking if it was true. I told him he should let me sleep,” Casemiro revealed.
Unfortunately for Real Madrid fans, it’s Toni Kroos who will soon be leaving the club. The German midfielder announced on Tuesday, May 21st, that he would retire at the end of the season.
This announcement sparked a wave of reactions in the football world. Many players, coaches, executives, and fans have praised the career of the former German midfielder.
“Toni Kroos is a legend,” wrote his former teammate Karim Benzema.
“Toni Kroos is one of the best players in the world,” added club president Florentino Pérez.
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