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“I had the great privilege of being a professional for 17 years and I am infinitely grateful for this opportunity,” Özil wrote on social media on Wednesday.
The 34-year-old became world champion with Germany at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Most recently, the midfielder had worked for Basaksehir in Turkey.
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