Spain forward Joselu hopes to end former Real Madrid team-mate Toni Kroos’ career by defeating Germany in Friday’s Euro 2024 quarter-final.
Kroos and Joselu played together under Carlo Ancelotti’s Los Blancos last campaign as the Germany international signed off his club career with Champions League and LaLiga glory.
The 34-year-old midfielder has already confirmed the UEFA tournament on home soil will end his glittering playing days, as an enticing last-eight clash awaits in Stuttgart.
Joselu is aiming to put sentiment aside and force Kroos’ hand into retirement when Luis de la Fuente’s in-form side meet Julian Nagelsmann’s hosts at Stuttgart Arena.
“It’s a shame we have to send Toni into retirement like that, but hopefully we will win on Fri
