Assist Maestro, Mesut Ozil calls it a career
Former Arsenal, Real Madrid and Germany midfielder, Mesut Ozil retired announced his retirement from professional football on Wednesday, at the age of 34.
Former Arsenal, Real Madrid and Germany midfielder, Mesut Ozil retired announced his retirement from professional football on Wednesday, at the age of 34.
Mikel Arteta suggested his Arsenal side is evolving without Mesut Ozil as the club’s highest-paid player again missed out on the squad for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup win at Leicester.
Gareth Bale will comfortably become the Premier League’s top earner when his return to Tottenham is confirmed.
Mesut Ozil has been warned that he will “live to regret these wasted years”, with Alan Smith surprised to see the World Cup winner state that he intends to see out the final 12 months of his contract at Arsenal.
Mesut Ozil has made it clear that he will not be leaving Arsenal before the end of his contract, stating that he will “give everything” for the club and that his four-year deal should be respected by all parties.
Mikel Arteta is adamant Mesut Ozil’s wages will never come into his mind when it comes to selecting his squad for a match day.
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Unai Emery has slammed Mesut Ozil’s “attitude and commitment”, claiming the Arsenal squad didn’t want the German to be installed as captain.
Mesut Ozil’s agent says that the midfielder fully intends to see out the remainder of his current deal with Arsenal.
Arsenal should be looking to offload Mesut Ozil in the next transfer window and join the race for Jack Grealish and James Maddison, says Kevin Campbell.