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  • Why I decided to let Ozil leave Arsenal – Arteta

    Why I decided to let Ozil leave Arsenal – Arteta

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has offered more on the decision to pay out Mesut Ozil’s contract.

    Ozil is set to join Fenerbahce as a free agent.

    Arteta said: “Yes, for many different reasons [it was a tough decision]… there is a history here what happened in the past few years, how things developed, how I think the team should evolve for the future, and his position at the club.

    “A player with such an importance that is not playing, that is not in the squad, it is a really difficult situation to sustain for both parties because the player wants to play and we cannot give him the minutes. Obviously that situation has to be resolved.

    “He is a great footballer, a really talented footballer, a player who has done a lot for the football club but at the moment I want to take the team in a different direction.

    “If we were to have more options, then maybe he was part of some plans – he was part of some plans at the start, and he wasn’t at the end.”

  • Podolski slams Arsenal over Ozil treatment

    Podolski slams Arsenal over Ozil treatment

    Former Arsenal player Lukas Podolski has slammed his old club over the treatment of Mesut Ozil.

    Podolski now plays in Turkey with Antalyaspor and will welcome his old friend to the Super Lig once Ozil completes his free transfer to Fenerbahce.

    He said: “I generally think with a player who is now in his sixth or seventh year with the club, to kick him completely out of the squad, that’s absolutely not okay.

    “He’s shown his class on the pitch, he’s never been negative towards his colleagues or the club.

    “Arsenal as a club have not looked positive in this situation over the last months.”

    “It was really a shame that it ended like this. No professional is satisfied if he is not allowed to play.

    “Now Mesut can finally do what we all love again: play football.”

    Podolski was also delighted that the league were able to attract a player of his calibre.

    He added: “I am delighted that Mesut will play for us in Turkey in the future. He is an asset to the league and at 32 years of age is still in his prime footballing age.

    “It happens again and again in the Süper Lig that great player names are presented by the club bosses in order to satisfy the fans.”

  • Aubameyang’s message to Ozil after Arsenal exit

    Aubameyang’s message to Ozil after Arsenal exit

    Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has bid Mesut Ozil goodbye after the midfielder completed his move to Fenerbahce.

    Ozil teamed up with the Yellow Canaries as a free agent after cancelling his contract with the Emirates Stadium outfit.

    The Germany midfielder spent eight years with the Gunners after joining the Premier League giants from Real Madrid and helped the club win three FA Cup trophies and Community Shield title.

    The Gabon and Arsenal skipper has taken to the social media to praise Ozil for his contribution during his time at the Emirates Stadium and wished him good luck in his future endeavours.

    “I want to say thanks to you my bro and wish you all the best,” Aubameyang posted on Instagram.

    “Don’t Need to talk about how good you are on and off the pitch and how you take care of people. See you soon on fortnight bro.”

  • Arsene Wenger congratulates Ozil on Fenerbahce move

    Arsene Wenger congratulates Ozil on Fenerbahce move

    Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hailed the talent of Mesut Ozil after he secured a move away from the club.

    Ozil has been sidelined by Gunners boss Mikel Arteta practically since his arrival midway through last season.

    He was unable to reach a financial agreement with the club for a departure, until now. Ozil is set to sign for Fenerbahce in Turkey.

    “Well first of all I would say you have the pleasure to announce a transfer like that in a period where you will not have many transfers,” he told BeIN SPORTS Turkey.

    “And he will certainly be the biggest transfer of the January transfer window, because the world of football is a bit quiet.

    “But overall it’s fantastic news for Fenerbahce, who are in a strong position in the league, and I think he can be the piece of the puzzle that will make them even more of a threat to win the Turkish league.”

    Wenger continued: “I had never had a conversation [with him] about Fenerbahce before because I wanted to keep Mesut Ozil at Arsenal!

    “But I could always feel a strong Turkish link because I met the family, I met his agent, I met his father when I signed him.

    “You could see that there is a strong attachment to Turkey and a big interest in the Turkish league.”

  • Arsenal, Ozil reach agreement over contract termination

    Arsenal, Ozil reach agreement over contract termination

    Arsenal and Mesut Ozil have reached an agreement over the termination of his contract.

    The Athletic reports Arsenal and Ozil have reached an agreement in principle to terminate the midfielder’s £350,000-a-week contract.

    The German had previously started he intended to see out the remainder of his contract at Arsenal, which expires at the end of the season.

    But Ozil is now ready to leave £7million on the table to cut the deal short.

    This will enable him to join Fenerbahce as a free agent.

  • ‘I’m sure he’s frustrated’, Gallas urges Ozil to leave Arsenal

    ‘I’m sure he’s frustrated’, Gallas urges Ozil to leave Arsenal

    Former Arsenal captain William Gallas believes Mesut Ozil should leave the club this month.

    Ozil is a confirmed target for Fenerbahce.

    When asked if Ozil leaving this month would be in the interests of both player and club, Gallas told PlayOJO: “Maybe…

    “It’s been a long time since he last played and I’m sure he’s frustrated.

    “When you don’t play, physically you’ll be in trouble when you come back. If he can leave, he should leave.”

    The Frenchman added: “I don’t think the board want Ozil so right now they need to find a solution and let him go to another club.”

  • Ozil willing to sacrifice £7M to leave Arsenal

    Ozil willing to sacrifice £7M to leave Arsenal

    Mesut Ozil is willing to sacrifice £7m to leave Arsenal before his contract expires in June.

    Ozil has offered to leave £7million on the table at Arsenal so he can cut his contract short and leave this January, says the Athletic.

    The German, who earns a staggering £350,000-a-week, is scheduled to earn this huge amount between now and the end of his current contract in June.

    Ozil is in talks with Arsenal about an early termination.

    If a compromise can’t be reached, however, then the World Cup winner will have to see out the rest of his contract at Arsenal before leaving the club on a free.

  • Mourinho hits back at Ozil after Tottenham dig

    Mourinho hits back at Ozil after Tottenham dig

    Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has snapped back at Mesut Ozil after the Arsenal midfielder’s dig at the club.

    Mourinho delivered a typically cutting comeback in response to Ozil’s jibe that he’d rather retire than play for Tottenham.

    He made the claim in a social media Q&A yesterday.

    The Arsenal midfielder, who has been exiled by the Gunners but maintains club loyalties in north London, but the Spurs boss put him in his place.

    When told about Ozil’s remarks at a press conference, Mourinho hit back, saying: “Who told him that Tottenham were interested in signing him?”

    Mourinho and Ozil previously worked together at Real Madrid.

  • Mesut Ozil reveals desired transfer move

    Mesut Ozil reveals desired transfer move

    Arsenal outcast Mesut Ozil has said he has no intention of retiring when he leaves the Premier League club, with his preference being a move to Fenerbahce or Major League Soccer.

    The former German international has been in prolific form on social media during his absence from the pitch, and he held a question and answer session on Twitter on Monday.

    He answered questions on a range of topics, with one being that he did not have any regrets over joining Arsenal.

    Ozil was also asked whether he plans to head into retirement when he leaves Arsenal, and the 32-year-old was unequivocal in his response.

    “I definitely will,” he said when asked if he would play on after leaving Arsenal. “There are two countries I want to play football in before I retire: Turkey and USA.

    “If I went to Turkey, I could only go to Fenerbahce.”

    Ozil’s comments only add fuel to the fire regarding a move to Fenerbahce.

  • Arteta leaves door open to Ozil return

    Arteta leaves door open to Ozil return

    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has left the door open to re-registering Mesut Ozil for the second-half of the season.

    Ozil was frozen out by Arteta from both the Premier League and Europa League for the first-half of the campaign.

    But he admitted yesterday: “Let’s see what happens in the winter transfer window, we will assess the situation closer to its closure.

    “Of course, when a football player is not playing, it is difficult for him to be happy.

    “It’s hard to rejoice when you are not playing, but those who get little playing time try to support the rest.”

    Ozil’s contract expires in June.