Former Arsenal and Real Madrid playmaker, Ozil has confirmed he’s hung his boots at the age of 34.
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“After thoughtful consideration, I’m announcing my immediate retirement from professional football,” he wrote in a post on Twitter.
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“I’ve had the privilege to be a professional football player for almost 17 years now and I feel incredibly thankful for the opportunity.
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“But in recent weeks and months, having also suffered some injuries, its become more and more clear that its time to leave the big stage of football.”
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