It's been a year since the legendary Mesut Özil retired from professional football. This came after a remarkable career that saw him play for teams like Real Madrid, Arsenal, and Fenerbahce, in addition to winning the World Cup with Germany in 2014.

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Today, the 35-year-old former footballer seems to have an incredibly enviable physique. A video went viral on social media, showing the German training in the gym with a significant physical transformation.

Özil now appears much more muscular and robust, a figure he didn't have during his active playing days. The former attacking midfielder seems to have followed in the footsteps of Fernando Torres, who similarly adopted a stronger physique upon retirement.

Additionally, Cristiano Ronaldo didn't waste any time and took the opportunity to praise his former teammate at Real Madrid. Let's remember that CR7 is also known for dedicating a lot of effort to his physique.