Ozil began his career in his native Germany, playing for Bundesliga clubs Schalke 04 and Werder Bremen before signing for Real Madrid in 2010, where he won the 2010-11 Copa del Rey and the 2011-12 La Liga title. In 2013, Ozil began a seven year-stint at Arsenal, playing 254 games for the club and winning four FA Cups in the process.

The attacking midfielder also proved to be a key member of Germany’s national men’s side, finishing third in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa before lifting the 2014 World Cup trophy in Brazil.

“After thoughtful consideration, I’m announcing my immediate retirement from professional football,” Ozil wrote on Twitter. “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.”

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The club confirmed the news on social media, stating on Sunday that Ozil arrived in Turkey to “continue the transfer processes.”

Ozil has been out of favor with Arsenal for the past six months and was considering several offers in recent weeks. MLS side D.C. United reportedly made a strong offer to the 32-year-old star, but he ended up favoring the move to Turkey.

“I am a Fenerbahce fan. That is why I am very happy to be coming to Turkey with Fenerbahce,” said Ozil in a chat with Turkish media. “I’m very excited.”

Mesut Ozil arrived at Arsenal in 2013 and was one of the club’s most important players for years. He helped the club win three FA Cups while also serving as captain on multiple occasions.

However, Ozil saw his playing time decrease following the departure of Arsenal’s longtime-manager Arsene Wenger. He often clashed with Unai Emery while also failing to be on good terms with Emery’s successor, Mikel Arteta.

This resulted in Ozil failing to make a single appearance for the Gunners since last March, with Arteta deciding not to register him for any competition in 2020-21.

Ozil will leave Arsenal with 254 games to his name in which he scored 44 goals and dished 77 assists.

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Ozil began his career in his native Germany, playing for Bundesliga clubs Schalke 04 and Werder Bremen before signing for Real Madrid in 2010, where he won the 2010-11 Copa del Rey and the 2011-12 La Liga title. In 2013, Ozil began a seven year-stint at Arsenal, playing 254 games for the club and winning four FA Cups in the process.

The attacking midfielder also proved to be a key member of Germany’s national men’s side, finishing third in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa before lifting the 2014 World Cup trophy in Brazil.

“After thoughtful consideration, I’m announcing my immediate retirement from professional football,” Ozil wrote on Twitter. “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.”

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The club confirmed the news on social media, stating on Sunday that Ozil arrived in Turkey to “continue the transfer processes.”

Ozil has been out of favor with Arsenal for the past six months and was considering several offers in recent weeks. MLS side D.C. United reportedly made a strong offer to the 32-year-old star, but he ended up favoring the move to Turkey.

“I am a Fenerbahce fan. That is why I am very happy to be coming to Turkey with Fenerbahce,” said Ozil in a chat with Turkish media. “I’m very excited.”

Mesut Ozil arrived at Arsenal in 2013 and was one of the club’s most important players for years. He helped the club win three FA Cups while also serving as captain on multiple occasions.

However, Ozil saw his playing time decrease following the departure of Arsenal’s longtime-manager Arsene Wenger. He often clashed with Unai Emery while also failing to be on good terms with Emery’s successor, Mikel Arteta.

This resulted in Ozil failing to make a single appearance for the Gunners since last March, with Arteta deciding not to register him for any competition in 2020-21.

Ozil will leave Arsenal with 254 games to his name in which he scored 44 goals and dished 77 assists.

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