OFFICIAL: Real Madrid complete Mesut Özil swoop
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Real Madrid announced on Tuesday afternoon they have completed the signing of Mesut Özil from Werder Bremen for a fee believed to be in the region of €15 million.
The 21-year-old, born in Gelsenkirchen to Turkish parents, shot to fame at this summer's World Cup, where he helped Germany reach the semi-finals.
Özil, who would have been available as a free agent next summer, had been linked with moves to Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea but Real have long been seen as the favourites to secure his signature.
A statement on the Spanish club's official website read: "Mesut Özil lands at Real Madrid after a standout performance at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
"His unique touch, unmatched individual technique, excellent ball control and deadly last pass make the German midfielder one of the brightest up-and-coming stars in European football."
Bremen sporting director Klaus Allofs said in Bild: "We are respecting the player's wishes to take the next step in his career immediately."
Özil becomes Real's sixth signing this summer and takes their spending to €88 million. Only Manchester City have spent more.
 New signing Mesut Özil holds his Real Madrid shirt during his presentation Photo: AP |
The 21-year-old, born in Gelsenkirchen to Turkish parents, shot to fame at this summer's World Cup, where he helped Germany reach the semi-finals.
Özil, who would have been available as a free agent next summer, had been linked with moves to Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea but Real have long been seen as the favourites to secure his signature.
A statement on the Spanish club's official website read: "Mesut Özil lands at Real Madrid after a standout performance at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
"His unique touch, unmatched individual technique, excellent ball control and deadly last pass make the German midfielder one of the brightest up-and-coming stars in European football."
Bremen sporting director Klaus Allofs said in Bild: "We are respecting the player's wishes to take the next step in his career immediately."
Özil becomes Real's sixth signing this summer and takes their spending to €88 million. Only Manchester City have spent more.
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