Ex-Germany playmaker, Mesut Ozil has announced his retirement from football.

According to Ozil, he took the decision because of the recent injuries he has suffered.

The 34-year-old spent the past three years in the Turkish Super Lig.

Ozil retires after making four appearances for Basaksehir.

He amassed over 500 career appearances across his 17-year career.

“After thoughtful consideration, I’m announcing my immediate retirement from professional football,” Ozil tweeted on Wednesday.

He added: “It has been an amazing journey filled with unforgettable moments and emotions.

“I want to thank my clubs – Schalke, Werder Bremen, Real Madrid, Arsenal FC, Fenerbahçe, Basaksehir and the coaches who supported me, plus teammates who have become friends.”

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France manager, Didier Deschamps, has explained why he handed Kylian Mbappe the team’s captain armband ahead of Antoine Griezmann.

According to Deschamps, he opted to make Mbappe captain of France’s national team because the Paris Saint-Germain forward ticked all the boxes to lead Les Bleus.

Speaking with Tout le Sport on France 3, Deschamps said it is only natural and logical that Mbappe is made captain of the team.


He said, “He [Kylian Mbappe] ticked all the boxes to be it at some point. It is natural and logical that Kylian is made captain, especially from the point where he also wants it.”

Asked if there was any element of disappointment on the part of Griezmann, Deschamps added, “He knew very well that he had the possibility of being it (captain). I spoke with him, but despite it, all giving it to Kylian isn’t taking it away from Antoine.”

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Serie A league leaders Napoli told Manchester United the very amount to make available if they are serious about signing Victor Osimhen this summer.


The Italian side will not sell the Nigeria international this summer unless the Red Devils arrive with a bid of €150million (£132m).

Manchester United have prioritised signing a top striker at the end of the season and have reportedly lined up the likes of Tottenham star Harry Kane and Benfica’s Goncalo Ramos.


Osimhen is currently enjoying a sublime season with the Italian side, scoring 25 goals in 29 appearances with Napoli into the Champions League quarter-finals and leading Serie A by 18 points..

According to Il Mattino Erik ten Hag’s Red Devils are indeed eager to sign the striker this summer, with Osimhen likely to be keen on listening to the club should they push forward with a bid.


But Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis and sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli have decided the player will not leave for a penny less than €150m.

The Napoli chiefs will not even discuss a deal unless that offer is on the table with the club under no financial pressure to cash in on one of their prized assets.

Spurs believe that figure will be enough to deter United and remain confident of Kane signing a new contract with the club, with his current deal up in 2024

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