Mesut Ozil has concluded his professional football career at the age of 34. The former Real Madrid, Arsenal, and Germany national team midfielder played for nearly 17 years in the sport. Ozil achieved nine titles, including the 2012 Spanish championship with Real Madrid, and represented Germany in 92 international matches, culminating in the nation’s 2014 World Cup victory. “It has been an incredible journey, filled with unforgettable moments and emotions. I was privileged to play professional football for almost 17 years. I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity,” ozil stated on social media. He cited recent injuries as a factor in his decision to step back from playing at the highest level. Ozil’s professional career began in Germany with Schalke 04 and Werder Bremen. In 2010, he transferred to Real Madrid for €50 million, a record fee at the time for a London club. He quickly established himself as a key player for Real Madrid, signing a new three-and-a-half-year contract in 2018, making him the highest-paid player in Arsenal’s history with a pre-tax weekly salary of €400,000. Ozil joined Fenerbahce Istanbul in January 2021 without a transfer fee, but the contract was terminated after a year. His final club was Istanbul Basaksehir, where he played only eight games due to injuries. Topics: #ozil #his #career Post navigation Rinsalu, who received the honorary doctorate, gave a lecture in a bomb shelter in Ukraine Video: Sand Dune Meltdown Causes Disturbance for Neighbors
It’s bittersweet to see a legendary player like Ozil hang up his boots after such a long and successful career. Reply