Mesut Ozil has officially brought the curtain down on his glittering career. The 2014 World Cup winner announced the news on his social media channels following a brief spell with Istanbul Basaksehir.
"I've had the privilege to be a professional football player for almost 17 years now and I feel incredibly thankful for the opportunity,” Ozil said. “But in recent weeks and months, having also suffered some injuries, it's become more and more clear that its time to leave the big stage of football."
The announcement has understandably seen tributes flood in from fans all around the world, not least at Arsenal, where Ozil spent more than seven years following his move from Real Madrid in 2013.
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