Former German and Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has seen the end of his football career. The 34-year-old former Real Madrid star has decided to cancel his contract with Turkish club Istanbul Basakhsehiri due to repeated injuries. This star is withdrawing from football.
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Basakhsehiri lost 1-0 against Kayserispor on Thursday. And Ozil left the field at the end of the first half in that match. Due to injury, he played only four matches in Basakhsehiri's jersey in the whole season. And played for the team in all 36 competitive matches.
Regarding Ozil's retirement, Turkish journalist Yakup Chinar said that Ozil has already informed his teammates about his retirement. Such news has been published by the popular football-based website Goal.com.
Ozil is regarded as one of the best playmakers in the world. Özil started his professional career with German club Schalke. He then joined Bundesliga side Werder Bremen. He was an important member of Arsenal and Real Madrid in club football.
Ozil decided to go to England in 2013 after winning La Liga and Copa del Rey in Real Madrid jersey. Joined Arsenal for 43 million pounds. Ozil played in the German jersey from 2009-2018. He played an important role in winning the 2014 World Cup for Germany.
Earlier, Ozil's sudden retirement after the 2018 World Cup in Russia was not less discussed and criticized. At that time, the footballer accused the German Football Association (DFB) of racism and racial hatred.
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