Mesut ozil arsenal biography books

I wanted another European footy read heading into Kathryn and I’s Portuguese summer vacation and Euro season. This has been on my list for years and now felt like the right time.

Mesut Ozil – Gunning For Greatness - Soccer Books Limited

Mesut has been a fascination of mine for years ever since he became Arsenal’s record signing just over 10 years ago. I remember seeing the press release from my iTouch in engineering class as a freshman in high school. It was the first headliner signing I had seen as a supporter of Arsenal, and it felt monumental for the club.

What’s most interesting is just how much changes in a world like European football over such a short duration of time.

Gunning for Greatness: My Life - Google Books

I think he was maybe 25 years old when we signed him. Big-money, young player signings like these are generally made with the intent of being there through their prime years, and hopefully for some time after that as well. But not every player has the longevity of Toni Kroos, Messi, et Gunning for Greatness: My Life: With an introduction by… TUCAS