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The injuries were not merciful with Mesut Özil. The German soccer player announced, this Wednesday the 22nd, his professional retirement from soccer after breaking his contract with his current team: Istanbul Basaksehir.
The 2014 world champion claimed a series of injuries determined his decision. Let’s remember that Özil played his football in the best clubs in the world; he started in the Bundesliga with Schalke 04 and Werder Bremen; he emigrated to Real Madrid, where he had great performances; he went through the Arsenal of England; Lately he played for Fenerbahçe and Basaksehir.
There is no doubt in affirming that ‘The Wizard of Oz’ delighted us, during a large part of his career, with exquisite technique and fabled moves. In total, Mesut played, at the club level, 645 games, where he scored 114 goals and provided 222 assists. In the German team he played 92 games, scored 23 times and provided 40 assists.
FAREWELL LETTER FROM MESUT ÖZIL
“I have had the privilege of being a professional soccer player for almost 17 years and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity. But in recent weeks and months, after having suffered a few injuries, it has become increasingly clear that it is time to leave the great stage of football.
It has been an incredible journey full of unforgettable moments and emotions. I want to thank my clubs: Schalke 04, Werder Bremen, Real Madrid, Arsenal FC, Fenerbahçe, Basaksehir and the coaches who supported me, as well as teammates who have become friends.
A special thanks to my family members and my closest friends. They have been a part of my journey from day one and have given me so much love and support, through the good times and the bad.
Thank you to all my fans who have shown me so much love no matter the circumstances and no matter what club I was representing.
I now look forward to everything that is in front of me with my beautiful wife, Amine, and my two beautiful daughters, Eda and Ela, but you can be sure that you will hear from me from time to time on my social media channels. Thank you”,
Source: Elcomercio
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