Toni Kroos reveals details of Cristiano Ronaldo chat after Germany’s Euro 2020 win over Portugal
TONI KROOS and Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed their first catch-up for years on the pitch after Germany's win over Portugal.
Fans noticed the pair immersed a long chat immediately after the final whistle of the Group F epic.
Kroos has now ended speculation over what the topic of conversation was, as they had simply not seen each other since sharing a dressing room at Real Madrid.
Speaking on the podcast Kroos shares with brother Felix, via , he recalled: "I played with Ronaldo for four seasons.
"And I am not exaggerating when I say that I had the greatest successes with him and thanks to him.
"We were neighbours in the dressing room throughout that period and I was glad to see him.
"We haven't seen each other for a long time, [Real] haven't played against Juventus.
"We talked briefly about the match and the upcoming matches.
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"I wish them the best of luck, I hope they qualify for the next round, just like us.
"Also, I asked how Italy suited him because he has been there for three years."
Kroos joined Madrid in 2014 and spent four years alongside Ronaldo.
In that time, they won a trio of Champions League crowns plus a LaLiga title.
In the dressing room we exchanged shirts. I liked seeing him again.
Toni Kroos
And the midfielder confirmed afterwards that they swapped shirts to commemorate the Euro 2020 meeting.
Kroos added: "After a game you don't have all the time in the world.
"In the dressing room we exchanged shirts. I liked seeing him again."
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