LUKAS PODOLSKI will open his sixth kebab takeaway in the new year and cement his place as the kebab king of Germany.
The ex-Arsenal striker has carved out a tasty off-field career since joining Japanese club Vissel Kobe in 2017.
Podolski launched another kebab shop before the Japanese season started earlier this yearCredit: Instagram @mangal_doener
Four of the restaurants in his Mangal chain are in his home city CologneCredit: Instagram @mangal_doener
The former Arsenal man has shown off his unusual passion for kebabsCredit: Instagram @mangal_doener
And German international Podolski has just announced plans to expand his chain with a new branch in Bonn.
The 34-year-old already runs five Mangal Doner eateries, including four in home city Cologne.
He also owns an ice-cream parlour, a pub and a clothes shop.
Podolski ended a three-year Gunners spell in 2015.
He scored 31 goals in 82 games, and helped Arsene Wenger’s side lift the 2014 FA Cup.
Podolski said: “The plans for a sixth kebab shop are well underway.
“We plan to open in Bonn next February or March.
“Our ice cream parlour in Bonn is already doing well.
“We want to offer our kebab concept to other cities.
“Bonn is a great place with great people, who want to enjoy delicious doner kebabs.”
Podolski has been busy on and off the pitch since leaving the Gunners in 2015.
Lukas Podolski scored 31 goals in 82 games for Arsenal between 2012 and 2015Credit: Getty – Contributor
The former Arsenal man has shown off his unusual passion for kebabsCredit: Instagram @mangal_doener
Lukas Podolski has opened six kebab shops since leaving Arsenal in 2015Credit: Instagram @mangal_doener
After an underwhelming spell at Inter Milan, Podolski scored 34 goals in 75 appearances for Galatasaray – before swapping Turkey for Japan.
And while netting goals on the pitch for Vissel Kobe, Podolski has been enjoying himself off it too.
As well as running kebab shops in his spare time, the popular former Gunner was pictured trying out sumo wrestling earlier this year.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
