Alexis Sanchez has paid tribute to Mesut Ozil after the World Cup winner announced his retirement from football aged 34.
Ozil confirmed he would be hanging up his boots on Wednesday, posting an emotional statement to his legion of followers on social media. "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.”
