Former Real Madrid star Mesut Özil this week continued to endear himself ever further to supporters of both Los Blancos, and Turkey.
This came by way of a response provided by the ex-midfielder during an exchange with the media.
Taking his place in a press conference this week, the age old question was put to Özil: Lionel Messi, or Cristiano Ronaldo?
The 36-year-old, however, opted for neither in the GOAT debate, instead lightheartedly choosing Real Madrid starlet Arda Güler as his answer.
Check out footage of the exchange in question below:
Özil, for his part, is very much familiar with the talents boasted by Real Madrid’s midfield gem.
This comes with the ex-Arsenal and Real Madrid standout having spent a season lining out alongside Güler back in 2021/22, during a shared stint in the Turkish Süper Lig with Fenerbahçe.
Both left-footed attack-minded midfielders boasting technique and flair in equal measure, it should in turn come as little surprise to hear of Özil being highly appreciative of Güler’s talents.
Conor Laird – GSFN