Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil has been seen with a daring new look as he’s bleached his hair this summer.
See the images below from Copa 90 as they show the German attacking midfielder showing off his new style, and one player immediately springs to mind when you see him.
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New hair, new kit ?
We caught up with @MesutOzil1088 during Arsenal’s pre-season tour in LA. Stay tuned for more ? soon pic.twitter.com/MUM5kWbOJE
— COPA90 (@COPA90) July 17, 2019
We imagine this is not necessarily a deliberate tribute to USA star Megan Rapinoe – one of the stand-out performers at this summer’s Women’s World Cup, but you never know!
The 34-year-old is certainly an inspirational figure for many after taking a strong stand on equal pay for female footballers, LGBTQ+ rights, and for standing up to president Donald Trump.
Now it seems like Rapinoe’s distinctive style could also earn her a few copycats, with Ozil possibly one of them.
At least, that’s what this lot seem to think as they notice the resemblance…
RapinOzil https://t.co/0cKA3mUyB6
— arseblog (@arseblog) July 17, 2019
Megan Rapinoe
— Muhammad Afiq (@mekhmadafiq) July 17, 2019
— Jon Laucirica (@Jonlaucirica) July 17, 2019
@ChelsRudi2 thought it was rapinoe ffs
— Joab (@ChildishFxbinho) July 17, 2019
Ozil be like this in the changing rooms ! ?? pic.twitter.com/xGIK03Pzbu
— Tyrell Thomas (@afc_tyrell) July 17, 2019
Rapinoe is that u
— Perezlopez (@Perezlo45179963) July 17, 2019
Why is Megan Rapinoe wearing an arsenal kit?
— Dan (@Daniely79) July 17, 2019
— Stan The Man (@Stan_The_Man68) July 17, 2019
MesutPinoe??????
— ??????? (@forumfoot19) July 17, 2019
Mesut Rapinoe.
— H A M E Z (@St_JaMe5) July 17, 2019
Megan Rapinoe to Arsenal, here we go! Done deal and medicals soon ??#afc #transfers #WeCareDoYou
— AFCUMD (@AFCUMD1) July 17, 2019