By Sabiu Abdullahi
Former Arsenal and Werder Bremen midfielder, Mesut Ozil, has reportedly been banned from returning to his former Bundesliga club due to a tattoo that has sparked controversy.
The 36-year-old, who played for top clubs like Arsenal, Real Madrid, Schalke, and Fenerbahce, retired from professional football in June 2023 at the age of 34.
However, his recent display of a tattoo featuring a grey wolf and a flag with three crescent moons has led to his exclusion from Werder Bremen.
The symbols associated with Ozil’s tattoo are linked to far-right groups that promote “anti-semitism, far-right extremism, and ultra-nationalism.”
As a result, the German club has distanced itself from the former player.
According to Bild, Werder Bremen recently left Ozil off the guest list for a tribute event honoring former star Diego Ribas.
The two footballers had played together at Bremen before Ozil secured a transfer to Real Madrid in 2010.