After spending the past year in limbo on an Arsenal side that decided that they no longer wanted him, attacking midfielder Mesut Ozil has now found a new home in Turkey.

Ozil is currently in Istanbul, working on finalizing a transfer that will see him move to Turkish side Fenerbahce. According to reports, he terminated his contract with Arsenal early and signed a deal with his new club for the next three seasons.

Despite being a key member of Arsenal over the better part of the last decade, Ozil was left out of all matchday squads for the team in the 2020-21 season after seeing limited playing time the season before.

All in all, the former Germany international player leaves Arsenal after having scored 44 goals and provided 77 assists in 254 matches.

With his new team, which is currently in competition for top honors in the Super Lig and just three points behind first-place Beskitas, Ozil is expected to be the star of the squad and a key piece for their Champions League title push.

Expect Fenerbahce’s newest signing to begin training immediately and make his debut for his new team at some point over the next couple of weeks.

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German midfielder Mesut Ozil, who finds himself out of favor with his Premier League team Arsenal, is reportedly considering a move to the MLS. According to multiple reports from England, Ozil is currently engaged in talks with D.C. United.

Sources say that Ozil has received an “attractive” offer from D.C. that includes more than just a big salary. If he decides to move to the United States, the 32-year-old player will receive help in expanding his brands and businesses like 39 Steps Coffee while also becoming the franchise’s star for years to come.

D.C. United also hopes that Ozil’s agent Erkut Sogut might help them seal the deal. Sogut is believed to have a close relationship with the club’s Chief Strategist Samuel Porter—especially since the duo previously collaborated on Wayne Rooney’s arrival at Audi Field Stadium.

It remains to be seen whether this will be enough to tempt Ozil to come to the MLS, as he is considering several more offers. This includes an approach from Fenerbahce, one of Turkey’s biggest clubs.

Mesut Ozil is in the final six months of his deal with Arsenal and is eligible to sign a pre-contract with a club outside of England. There is also a chance that he’ll depart the club in January if someone is willing to pay a transfer fee for him.

Ozil hasn’t played at all this season, with Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta deciding not to register him for any of the competitions in 2020-21. He made his last competitive appearance against West Ham last March.

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It appears that German midfielder Mesut Ozil has played his last game with Arsenal. After not registering Ozil for the new UEFA Europa League campaign, the London club reportedly also decided to leave the 32-year-old player out of their Premier League squad.

English clubs had a 20th October deadline to submit a list of 25 players that they can use in Premier League matches in the 2020/21 season. According to ESPN, Ozil’s name isn’t on the list, which makes him ineligible to play.

Arsenal told Mesut Ozil to find a new club during the offseason, but the player opted to stay put and try to fight for a place on the first team. However, head coach Mikel Arteta made up his mind by then, not featuring Ozil since March.

Ozil is currently in the last year of his contract and will become a free agent next summer. However, Arsenal is expected to try and get rid of him in January, with the latest decision serving as a reminder to the German that he isn’t welcomed at Emirates anymore.

 Ozil has been with Arsenal since 2013. He made 254 appearances for the club in all competitions and has contributed with 44 goals and 77 assists.

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As part of cost-cutting measures, Premier League side Arsenal recently decided to fire their mascot Gunnersaurus after 27 years. This didn’t sit well with club’s star Mesut Ozil, who publicly offered to pay the mascot’s salary from his own pocket as long as he is a member of the Gunners.

Arsenal recently informed Jerry Quy, who has been wearing Gunnersaurus’ costume since 1993, that he is no longer an employee of the club. The London club explained their decision with the fact that there are no fans on the stands and that his job doesn’t exist anymore.

“Gunnersaurus is not extinct and will return to action when fans are allowed back at matches,” said Arsenal in an official statement.

The decision caused a huge backlash from the club’s supporters and former players but it was Ozil who made the first move to save Quy’s job.

“I was so sad that Jerry Quy aka our famous & loyal mascot Gunnersauru and integral part of our club was being made redundant after 27 years,” Ozil wrote on Twitter. “As such, I’m offering to reimburse Arsenal with the full salary of our big green guy as long as I will be an Arsenal player.”

It is unclear at the moment whether Arsenal will take the offer from Ozil, who is one of the club’s highest earners with a salary of $400,000 a week.

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German midfielder Mesut Ozil isn’t willing to give Arsenal any break this summer. According to reports, Ozil wants to see out the end of his contract despite the club’s attempts to move him this summer.

Reportedly, Arsenal’s decision is based on financial reasons. The Premier League side is looking to rebuild their squad under the new manager Mikel Arteta and needs to find ways to free up funds for transfer moves. The easiest way to do so would be getting Ozil off their books, considering he is club’s highest earner with $435,000 weekly salary.

Ozil, on the other hand, isn’t ready to give up on his huge salary as it’s highly unlikely he could command such money elsewhere. Sources add that the 31-year-old midfielder also believes he can regain his previous form and is ready to fight for his place in the starting eleven.

Despite being one of Arsenal’s most important players at one point, Mesut Ozil has been going through some rough time since Arsene Wenger left the club. Ozil has been rarely used under Unai Emery and was ineffective even when he was on the field. He also clashed with the Spanish manager on several occasions which just pushed him further down the pecking order.

It appears that Ozil might receive similar treatment from Arteta, as he was left out of the squad against Manchester City on Wednesday due to “tactical reasons.”

Despite his struggles in recent years, there is still an array of interest in Ozil’s services. Several clubs expressed interest last summer, including the Turkish side Fenerbahce. One of the possible destinations for Ozil is also MLS, where Inter Miami and Los Angeles Galaxy reportedly showed strong interest. 

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D.C. United isn’t wasting time trying to get another European star in the wake of Wayne Rooney’s departure from the club at the end of 2019. According to ESPN, D.C. is now targeting Arsenal’s star midfielder Mesut Ozil.

Reportedly, D.C. will meet with Ozil’s representatives on Monday and present them with an offer for the 30-year-old. Washington Post adds that presumed move would take place in January if the two sides manage to come to an agreement.

While there is a certain level of interest from Mesut Ozil to come to the United States, his astronomical salary might be too much for D.C. United to handle. Ozil signed a new deal with Arsenal in 2018 and is reportedly earning close to $22 million a year. If he was to come to MLS, he would probably have to take a massive pay cut.

Although Ozil leaving Europe might seem unlikely to some, the fact is that the German isn’t having the best relationship with Arsenal’s manager Unai Emery. He struggled to have a significant role in Emery’s system in 2018/19 which ended up reflecting on time spent on the field and his productivity.

Ozil played 24 games and recorded only 1,741 minutes last season in Premier League. He contributed with five goals, and only two assists, which was the lowest since he joined the club in 2013.

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Mesut Özil ended his international soccer career with a damning attack on the German FA, the Deutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB).

Released on social media, his four-page statement announcing his retirement excoriated Reinhard Glinner, a former right-wing politician in the German parliament.

The past couple of weeks have given me time to reflect, and time to think over the events of the last few months. Consequently, I want to share my thoughts and feelings about what has happened. pic.twitter.com/WpWrlHxx74

— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) July 22, 2018

II / III pic.twitter.com/Jwqv76jkmd

— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) July 22, 2018

III / III pic.twitter.com/c8aTzYOhWU

— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) July 22, 2018

The statement lays bare the player’s division with the DFB but also those within German society.

There is an element of tragedy, as well as farce, about the situation. Players expect criticism from fans and the media. However, the DFB empowered critics, exposing Özil and his family to horrendous abuse.

It leaves the midfielder to focus on his club career with Arsenal, based in north London. He returned to pre-season training this weekend and flew with the rest of the squad to Singapore. There, they face Atletico Madrid and Paris St-Germain in the International Champions Cup event.

Meanwhile, his club benefits. Özil will no longer feature during the international breaks which interrupt the soccer season. As a result, a fully-rested Özil may propel the Gunners into the top four of the English Premier League and with that comes a return to the UEFA Champions League in 2019.

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After spending the past year in limbo on an Arsenal side that decided that they no longer wanted him, attacking midfielder Mesut Ozil has now found a new home in Turkey.

Ozil is currently in Istanbul, working on finalizing a transfer that will see him move to Turkish side Fenerbahce. According to reports, he terminated his contract with Arsenal early and signed a deal with his new club for the next three seasons.

Despite being a key member of Arsenal over the better part of the last decade, Ozil was left out of all matchday squads for the team in the 2020-21 season after seeing limited playing time the season before.

All in all, the former Germany international player leaves Arsenal after having scored 44 goals and provided 77 assists in 254 matches.

With his new team, which is currently in competition for top honors in the Super Lig and just three points behind first-place Beskitas, Ozil is expected to be the star of the squad and a key piece for their Champions League title push.

Expect Fenerbahce’s newest signing to begin training immediately and make his debut for his new team at some point over the next couple of weeks.

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German midfielder Mesut Ozil, who finds himself out of favor with his Premier League team Arsenal, is reportedly considering a move to the MLS. According to multiple reports from England, Ozil is currently engaged in talks with D.C. United.

Sources say that Ozil has received an “attractive” offer from D.C. that includes more than just a big salary. If he decides to move to the United States, the 32-year-old player will receive help in expanding his brands and businesses like 39 Steps Coffee while also becoming the franchise’s star for years to come.

D.C. United also hopes that Ozil’s agent Erkut Sogut might help them seal the deal. Sogut is believed to have a close relationship with the club’s Chief Strategist Samuel Porter—especially since the duo previously collaborated on Wayne Rooney’s arrival at Audi Field Stadium.

It remains to be seen whether this will be enough to tempt Ozil to come to the MLS, as he is considering several more offers. This includes an approach from Fenerbahce, one of Turkey’s biggest clubs.

Mesut Ozil is in the final six months of his deal with Arsenal and is eligible to sign a pre-contract with a club outside of England. There is also a chance that he’ll depart the club in January if someone is willing to pay a transfer fee for him.

Ozil hasn’t played at all this season, with Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta deciding not to register him for any of the competitions in 2020-21. He made his last competitive appearance against West Ham last March.

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It appears that German midfielder Mesut Ozil has played his last game with Arsenal. After not registering Ozil for the new UEFA Europa League campaign, the London club reportedly also decided to leave the 32-year-old player out of their Premier League squad.

English clubs had a 20th October deadline to submit a list of 25 players that they can use in Premier League matches in the 2020/21 season. According to ESPN, Ozil’s name isn’t on the list, which makes him ineligible to play.

Arsenal told Mesut Ozil to find a new club during the offseason, but the player opted to stay put and try to fight for a place on the first team. However, head coach Mikel Arteta made up his mind by then, not featuring Ozil since March.

Ozil is currently in the last year of his contract and will become a free agent next summer. However, Arsenal is expected to try and get rid of him in January, with the latest decision serving as a reminder to the German that he isn’t welcomed at Emirates anymore.

 Ozil has been with Arsenal since 2013. He made 254 appearances for the club in all competitions and has contributed with 44 goals and 77 assists.

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As part of cost-cutting measures, Premier League side Arsenal recently decided to fire their mascot Gunnersaurus after 27 years. This didn’t sit well with club’s star Mesut Ozil, who publicly offered to pay the mascot’s salary from his own pocket as long as he is a member of the Gunners.

Arsenal recently informed Jerry Quy, who has been wearing Gunnersaurus’ costume since 1993, that he is no longer an employee of the club. The London club explained their decision with the fact that there are no fans on the stands and that his job doesn’t exist anymore.

“Gunnersaurus is not extinct and will return to action when fans are allowed back at matches,” said Arsenal in an official statement.

The decision caused a huge backlash from the club’s supporters and former players but it was Ozil who made the first move to save Quy’s job.

“I was so sad that Jerry Quy aka our famous & loyal mascot Gunnersauru and integral part of our club was being made redundant after 27 years,” Ozil wrote on Twitter. “As such, I’m offering to reimburse Arsenal with the full salary of our big green guy as long as I will be an Arsenal player.”

It is unclear at the moment whether Arsenal will take the offer from Ozil, who is one of the club’s highest earners with a salary of $400,000 a week.

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German midfielder Mesut Ozil isn’t willing to give Arsenal any break this summer. According to reports, Ozil wants to see out the end of his contract despite the club’s attempts to move him this summer.

Reportedly, Arsenal’s decision is based on financial reasons. The Premier League side is looking to rebuild their squad under the new manager Mikel Arteta and needs to find ways to free up funds for transfer moves. The easiest way to do so would be getting Ozil off their books, considering he is club’s highest earner with $435,000 weekly salary.

Ozil, on the other hand, isn’t ready to give up on his huge salary as it’s highly unlikely he could command such money elsewhere. Sources add that the 31-year-old midfielder also believes he can regain his previous form and is ready to fight for his place in the starting eleven.

Despite being one of Arsenal’s most important players at one point, Mesut Ozil has been going through some rough time since Arsene Wenger left the club. Ozil has been rarely used under Unai Emery and was ineffective even when he was on the field. He also clashed with the Spanish manager on several occasions which just pushed him further down the pecking order.

It appears that Ozil might receive similar treatment from Arteta, as he was left out of the squad against Manchester City on Wednesday due to “tactical reasons.”

Despite his struggles in recent years, there is still an array of interest in Ozil’s services. Several clubs expressed interest last summer, including the Turkish side Fenerbahce. One of the possible destinations for Ozil is also MLS, where Inter Miami and Los Angeles Galaxy reportedly showed strong interest. 

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D.C. United isn’t wasting time trying to get another European star in the wake of Wayne Rooney’s departure from the club at the end of 2019. According to ESPN, D.C. is now targeting Arsenal’s star midfielder Mesut Ozil.

Reportedly, D.C. will meet with Ozil’s representatives on Monday and present them with an offer for the 30-year-old. Washington Post adds that presumed move would take place in January if the two sides manage to come to an agreement.

While there is a certain level of interest from Mesut Ozil to come to the United States, his astronomical salary might be too much for D.C. United to handle. Ozil signed a new deal with Arsenal in 2018 and is reportedly earning close to $22 million a year. If he was to come to MLS, he would probably have to take a massive pay cut.

Although Ozil leaving Europe might seem unlikely to some, the fact is that the German isn’t having the best relationship with Arsenal’s manager Unai Emery. He struggled to have a significant role in Emery’s system in 2018/19 which ended up reflecting on time spent on the field and his productivity.

Ozil played 24 games and recorded only 1,741 minutes last season in Premier League. He contributed with five goals, and only two assists, which was the lowest since he joined the club in 2013.

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Mesut Özil ended his international soccer career with a damning attack on the German FA, the Deutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB).

Released on social media, his four-page statement announcing his retirement excoriated Reinhard Glinner, a former right-wing politician in the German parliament.

The past couple of weeks have given me time to reflect, and time to think over the events of the last few months. Consequently, I want to share my thoughts and feelings about what has happened. pic.twitter.com/WpWrlHxx74

— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) July 22, 2018

II / III pic.twitter.com/Jwqv76jkmd

— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) July 22, 2018

III / III pic.twitter.com/c8aTzYOhWU

— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) July 22, 2018

The statement lays bare the player’s division with the DFB but also those within German society.

There is an element of tragedy, as well as farce, about the situation. Players expect criticism from fans and the media. However, the DFB empowered critics, exposing Özil and his family to horrendous abuse.

It leaves the midfielder to focus on his club career with Arsenal, based in north London. He returned to pre-season training this weekend and flew with the rest of the squad to Singapore. There, they face Atletico Madrid and Paris St-Germain in the International Champions Cup event.

Meanwhile, his club benefits. Özil will no longer feature during the international breaks which interrupt the soccer season. As a result, a fully-rested Özil may propel the Gunners into the top four of the English Premier League and with that comes a return to the UEFA Champions League in 2019.

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