Quotes from Toni Kroos

For those of us playing in a foreign league, it's always nice to spend a few days with family and friends who we don't get to see every day.

It is always tough, always difficult playing against Klopp's teams.

Before leaving, I was seen as a good player, perhaps as a very good player, but as one of the many players that Bayern had. But if you play as a Real footballer, you get even more attention. Maybe that part from the fans I do not like so much.

I do not forecast playing until 38 or 39.

Those who know me best know that my opinions don't change with the wind.

You always work toward a big goal. Once you achieved it, it's not that easy. You need a few days. Like winning the Champions League - season over, goal achieved. The pressure drops.

Dominating the midfield is the most important thing in modern football. To succeed, you have to be good at everything.

The most important thing for me is that I get regular first team action.

New stimuli can come from the same coach if he questions himself.

Sure, it's nice to get appreciation from the outside. But generally, I don't think personal accolades are appropriate in football.

During the season, the teams play every third day. That's a huge workload with some long journeys. I think, in football, we need more time to rest and recover.

I celebrated great successes alongside exceptional players like Philipp Lahm, Thomas Mueller, Manuel Neuer, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Miroslav Klose, Luca Toni, and Franck Ribery.

At Real Madrid, you have to win everything.

Real Madrid are the biggest club in the world. They are a cut above Bayern.

I'm happy at Real Madrid and can imagine ending my career here - if all goes well.

In a team like Real Madrid, arguments always arise when things are not going well.

I am very proud to be at Madrid. It's something very special, and also to step out into the Bernabeu wearing the Madrid shirt for the first time was a fantastic feeling. The fans gave me a wonderful reception.

The Bundesliga is a strong league and a good place to go. One can only recommend the Bundesliga.

When you have lived through something as magical as the 2014 World Cup final, you want to relive that experience as many times as possible.

I would not swap the World Cup title for any accolade. But I could imagine that quite a few would swap every accolade for a World Cup title.

My decision was to go abroad, especially after winning the World Cup, and to go to Madrid was perfect. I was 100 per cent convinced of it.

The Champions League title is incredibly important for me, as important as the Bundesliga title.

I enjoyed six marvellous years at Bayern winning many titles, but the fact is I don't plan on playing in Germany ever again.

Individual achievements are not important for me, to be honest.