Ange Postecoglou slams Tottenham's mental softness as the cause of inconsistency
- Ozil's transfer to Arsenal was considered a serious mistake by him, as revealed by Sami Khedira.
- Khedira highlighted that despite being a major signing, many Real Madrid players were unhappy with Ozil's departure.
- The discussion around Ozil's move reflects significant career implications for both the player and the club.
In an interview, Sami Khedira revealed that Mesut Ozil considers his transfer to Arsenal from Real Madrid in 2013 a serious mistake. Ozil became the third-most expensive Premier League signing at the time, joining Arsenal for £42.5 million. His transfer did not sit well with many at Real Madrid, including Khedira, who admired Ozil's playmaking abilities. Khedira mentioned that there were discussions among key players at Madrid about the decision to sell Ozil, highlighting his exceptional talent. He further noted that Ozil expressed a desire to have stayed at Madrid, where he felt he had everything he needed to succeed in his career. The sentiments shared by Khedira underscore the impact of Ozil's departure not only on the player's career trajectory but also on the dynamics within the Real Madrid team.