Toni Kroos passes legendary 'No.8' shirt to Real Madrid star in heartwarming video clip

Real Madrid clinched their 15th UEFA Champions League title with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the final. The goals were scored by Dani Carvajal in the 74th minute and Vinicius Junior in the 83rd minute. Real Madrid displayed dominance with 58% possession and 13 shots, 6 of which were on target. Their precise passing with 91% accuracy and disciplined play with only 1 yellow card illustrated their commanding performance, securing their place in the illustrious history of the Champions League. According to several reports, Kylian Mbappe will join Real Madrid and the he will be officially announced by the club within this week. From winning ‌the 15th UCL to signing one of the best players in the world, the week has been a win-win for the Spanish club. But one loss of Toni Kroos leaving the club has been a hard pill to swallow for not only Madrid fans but for the football world. The German legend played his last ever match for the club and will retire from both club football and international football after the UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany. 

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Toni Kroos gifts his ‘No.8’ jersey to Valverde

Social media users have shared a video on which Real Madrid icon Toni Kroos gives teammate Fede Valverde his renowned No. 8 shirt. German midfielder played his last game for Los Blancos on Saturday, June 1, in their 2-0 victory against Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League final.

The Real Madrid squad went on the pitch to celebrate with their supporters after winning their 15th Champions League championship. Reported by B/R Football's X account, the former Bayern Munich player made a remark during the festivities. Toni Kroos said: 

“At the moment my No. 8 is available... it's a pleasure to give it to this guy, Fede Valverde.”

Following his 2014 Real Madrid arrival, Toni Kroos has played 465 games across several competitions, scoring 28 goals and dishing out 99 assists. Among other honours, he has captured the La Liga titles four times and the Champions League five times during his career with Real Madrid.

Fede Valverde and Kroos have partnered in midfield in recent years. Across tournaments, the Uruguayan international and the German maestro have played 187 games together. Real Madrid has competent players in their midfield even with Kroos departing this summer. The next season is supposed to see more responsibility for Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, and Jude Bellingham.

Valverde appeared 54 times for Real Madrid in all competitions this season, scoring three goals and dishing off eight assists. He has up to now worn the No. 15 jersey.