Arsenal icon Mesut Ozil posts astonishing transformation update after reaching landmark

Former Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil has celebrated the anniversary since he started his remarkable transformation. The Germany international made 254 appearances across eight seasons for the Gunners before he departed the club in 2021 and retired from professional football two years later.

His last outing came during a brief spell with Turkish club Istanbul Basaksehir, where he made seven appearances during an injury-hit stint, as he officially hung up his boots in March 2023. Since then, he has been on an eye-catching body transformation as he swapped football drills for dumbbells.
Ozil has actively displayed his work in the gym on his social media accounts with the likes of gym videos showing the midfielder on a flat bench pushing two 50KG dumbbells. A photo uploaded to his Instagram also shows his stunning body transformation alongside personal coach Alper Aksac.

“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,” the former Germany international wrote at the time of his retirement.
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. It has been an amazing journey filled with unforgettable moments and emotions.