MESUT OZIL is readying himself for life after football… by entering the world of finance.
The German has had plenty of time to mull over his future, having been frozen out at Arsenal.
Mesut Ozil has found himself frozen out at ArsenalCredit: PA:Press Association
And while he may not be featuring as the Gunners’ playmaker-in-chief, Ozil, 32, has a new role in venture capital to enjoy.
Arsenal’s No10 has been appointed as strategic adviser for San Francisco-based venture capital fund Class 5 Global.
Class 5 work to secure funding for emerging markets and online startups.
Upon his appointment, however, Ozil was keen to point out that he remains an ‘active’ footballer.
He said: “I am excited to shape and work on my post-football career while I am still actively playing football.”
Ozil joins an illustrious list of sporting names to have already entered the world of startup investments, after being introduced to Class 5 bosses by former team-mate Kieran Gibbs.
NBA stars Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony have tried their hands at the industry.
While David Beckham and tennis icon Serena Williams are involved.
German star Ozil, 32, has insisted that he is still an ‘active’ footballerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Meanwhile, at London Colney, Ozil has continued to try and keep his spirits up, putting in the work alone despite no chance of playing until January at the earliest.
The £350,000-a-week star has also gotten involved in charity work since being on the sidelines.
He started supporting North London food shelters at the beginning of lockdown in March.
And he is now donating 1,400 meals a day across 11 local schools.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
