Mesut Ozil delivered a heartfelt response to news that Arsene Wenger will be parting ways with Arsenal at the end of the season after 22 years in charge of the club.
It was, of course, Wenger who signed the playmaker of Turkish origin on a then-record £42.5 million move from Real Madrid in 2013.
Ozil has won three FA Cup trophies under the stewardship of Wenger and could end the season with the Europa League.
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Passion, respect and success- that is what Arsene Wenger is all about. Thank u for what you’ve done for us at @Arsenal and the football world. ⚽️ I’m grateful for everything you’ve taught me & all the trust you’ve put in me no matter how difficult the situation was.Merci Boss! pic.twitter.com/2KyoLyWrVT
— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) April 20, 2018
There were some brilliant reactions, including this heartbreaking message.
Make him proud, you’re his greatest creation, retire here, become the legend he wanted you to be.
— Spanish Gooner #MerciArsène (@elspanishgooner) April 20, 2018
Was it a bit over the top?
— João Folgado (@JMMFolgado) April 20, 2018
There were a lot of emotional Gooners. Afterall there are fans who grew up on Wenger, how many of you actually remember a time before him in charge?
I don’t remember Arsenal before Wenger, if you are under the age of 30 it is likely you grew up with the French head coach.
It is difficult to imagine Arsenal without Wenger!
Cant imagine Arsenal without Arsene, i was actually born when he is there, we’ll miss him ? @MesutOzil1088 and i miss @GoalivierGiroud too? and wish them the best in life pic.twitter.com/zVcUWX6fCz
— Ivule Ezra (@4196477d917e43e) April 21, 2018
Best manager ever to be at Arsenal with the best playmaker in Arsenal history pic.twitter.com/rlgOzFCSIc
— TM™ (@ClassyGunners) April 20, 2018
— #MerciArsène (@Mooonlam) April 20, 2018
“…I just don’t think you understand. He’s Arsene Wenger’s man, he’s better than Zidane, we’ve got Mesut Ozil.” ??????
— Regista X (@regista_x) April 20, 2018
— ARSENAL MIL GRAU (@ArsenalMilGrau_) April 20, 2018
Find someone who loves and admires you the way Özil loves and respects Arsene.
— Bayek of Siwa. (@Naitology) April 21, 2018
One of Arsene’s greatest signings sharing his respect for Always the Boss ???
Whoever succeeds Arsene better value Mesut as highly. Add that to your criteria, Mr. Gazidis?
— Arsene In (@dariendude2) April 20, 2018
If it wasn’t for Wenger you wouldn’t be here, I’m so grateful for that to have the best playmaker in the world at our club!
— GoonerViews (@GoonerViews) April 21, 2018
He speaks finally. Lovely words @MesutOzil1088 win the Europa for him this season and the Champs League for the next man in charge.
— Red White Gooner ?⚪️ (@RedWhite_Gooner) April 20, 2018
Mesut you are his prodigal son in recent years. You epitomise the class, dignity & respect that Big Weng has always had. Its a privilege seeing Wenger all these years, it’s the same privilege seeing you carry on putting our famous red and white shirt on too.Lead us to a new dawn
— Arsenal_Agenda_MÖ☕️ (@Arsenal_Agenda) April 20, 2018
Omg you guys stop!! I’ve cried enough already today?❤️ pic.twitter.com/QARpis3npQ
— Sabia Targaryen?? (@SabiaBergkamp) April 20, 2018
Well not everyone was as kind to Ozil, this fan actually blamed him for Wenger having to leave at the end of the season.
We’ve been failing since you’ve come in, him trusting you is the reason he’s lost his job, you owe him the Europa League big time, i hope you feel very awful this evening, you are responsible for this, bye.
— Zane (@WalterTactic) April 20, 2018
