Former Arsenal hero Alexis Sanchez has sent Mesut Ozil a heartfelt message after the German playmaker announced his retirement from football on Wednesday.
Ozil, who played for the Gunners for seven-and-a-half years, took to social media to declare that he was hanging up his boots following a glittering 17-year career. Writing on Twitter, he said: "Hello everyone, After thoughtful consideration, I'm announcing my immediate retirement from professional football.
"I've had the privilege to be a professional football player for almost 17 years now and I feel incredibly thankful for the opportunity. But in recent weeks and months, having also suffered some injuries, it's become more and more clear that it's time to leave the big stage of football."
