On whether he and Kroos are nearing the end of their careers, he said: “We don’t give up, although we are aware that the end of the story is near. That’s only natural.
“It’s true that he is four years younger, but he has a different view on the length of his career than I do. In any case, Toni is a great guy, not just an extra class on the field, and I am happy that we can enjoy the end of our careers together.”