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Ex-Arsenal and Real Madrid star Mesut Ozil announces retirement

The 92-time Germany international and 2014 World Cup winner had been playing for Istanbul Basaksehir in Turkey but has now called time on his 'amazing journey'

Ex-Arsenal and Real Madrid star Mesut Ozil announces retirement — CALLING IT A DAY: Mesut Ozil has announced his immediate retirement from football, aged 34. File pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire

Wed, 22 Mar, 2023 - 11:47

James Whelan

Former Arsenal and Real Madrid midfielder Mesut Ozil has announced his immediate retirement from football at the age of 34.

The 92-time Germany international and 2014 World Cup winner had been playing for Istanbul Basaksehir in Turkey but has now called time on his "amazing journey".

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