Mesut Ozil Announces Retirement from Professional Football!
Mesut Ozil Announces Retirement from Professional Football! The German playmaker has called time on his career.
Mesut Ozil Announces Retirement from Professional Football! The German playmaker has called time on his career.
Mesut Ozil has retired from football at the age of 34. His last club was Istanbul Basaksehir in Turkey, where he has been playing for the last few years.
The Turkish-born German made his name at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, as Germany ended the tournament as the third best team. He was voted into the team of the tournament, for his dazzling displays.
As a result, a big move to Real Madrid followed, where he spent three years. Arsenal procured his services, thereafter, playing in the Premier League.
Spells in Turkey with Fenerbahce and Istanbul Basaksehir followed. He was part of the German team which won the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
“After thoughtful consideration, I’m announcing my immediate retirement from professional football.” He announced on his social media.
“I’ve had the privilege to be a professional football player for almost 17 years now and I feel incredibly thankful for the opportunity.
“But in recent weeks and months, having also suffered some injuries, it’s become more and more clear that it’s time to leave the big stage of football.
“It has been an amazing journey filled with unforgettable moments and emotions. I want to thank my clubs – Schalke, Werder Bremen, Real Madrid, Arsenal, Fenerbahce and Basaksehir – and the coaches who supported me, plus team-mates who have become friends.
“Special thanks must go to my family members and my closest friends. They have been a part of my journey from day one and have given me so much love and support, through the good times and the bad.
“Thank you to all my fans who have shown me so much love no matter the circumstances and no matter which club I was representing.
“Now I’m looking forward to everything that is in front of me with my beautiful wife, Amine, and my two beautiful daughters, Eda and Ela – but you can be sure that you will hear from me from time to time on my social media channels.” He spoke.
His next moves are eagerly anticipated. Mesut Ozil Announces Retirement from Professional Football!
