Former Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has revealed that surgery on his back 'went well' after going under the knife on the issue that has caused him to miss over 30 games in the last four years.
The German midfielder, who now plays for Turkish side Istanbul Basaksehir had surgery on the long-standing issue and has given his fans a positive update.
He shared a picture of himself in his hospital bed, posing with his thumbs up on Instagram, accompanied with the message: 'Today's surgery went well.


The ex-Germany international is now playing for Istanbul Basaksehir after he left Fenerbahce
'Thanks again to everyone for your messages and prayers - May God bless you all!