Mesut Ozil has officially announced his retirement from professional football. Fans and players around the world are expressing their thoughts and feelings on social media platforms, paying tribute to the Arsenal midfielder.
Yannick Bolasie: What a magician…congrats on a great career, a pleasure to play against you and to watch you ball out for Arsenal, the vision was different.
Kevin De Bruyne: legend!
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THR3E: Mr. Magician one of the best sorry it had to end like this.
Olusola Balogun: lazy bone....
SeekersWorkAccount: True baller while he had his head together. One of the most quintessential #10s I can think of in modern times.
kzoxp: What a shame how his career turned out... Still, I'll never forget how entertaining of a baller he was back in the day in Madrid, absolutely world class at his prime.
nutelamitbutter: Had a fantastic career, but could’ve been a superstar for years if he cared for football
Schnix54: Özil is probably the most divisive player in recent history. Was a phenomenal player during his time with Werder and Real as well as his first few years at Arsenal. Yet no player stands for the decline of a classic Nr. 10 as much as Özil.
Also didn't help that he burned a lot of bridges to his former club and country but I doubt he will regret it to much as he has a pretty full trophy cabinet. Go enjoy retirement with Erdogan and may I never have to hear from you ever again. All the best Mesut.