Former Arsenal midfielder Mesut Özil retires at 34
1 year, 9 months ago

Former Arsenal midfielder Mesut Özil retires at 34

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Former Real Madrid and Arsenal midfielder Mesut Özil, who won the World Cup with Germany in 2014, retired from soccer Wednesday at the age of 34. His international career ended abruptly in 2018 when he quit the Germany squad citing “racism and disrespect.” That followed anti-Turkish comments from German politicians and abuse from some fans toward Özil, who has Turkish heritage, amid criticism of his decision to pose for a picture with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the run-up to the 2018 World Cup. Germany coach Hansi Flick, who was with the squad as assistant to Joachim Löw at the 2014 World Cup, paid tribute to Özil as “one of the best soccer players in the world” at his peak. Arsenal posted: “Thanks for the memories - wishing you all the best in your retirement, Mesut.” Özil moved to Turkish club Fenerbahce in 2021 after his relationship with Arsenal broke down.

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Mesut Ozil is named in Istanbul Basaksehir squad for the first time
2 years, 4 months ago

Mesut Ozil is named in Istanbul Basaksehir squad for the first time

Daily Mail  

Former Arsenal and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil was named in a matchday squad for new club Istanbul Basaksehir for the first time this evening, but failed to come off the bench in a 1-1 draw against Royal Antwerp in the Europa Conference League. Ozil joined the Turkish side from rivals Fenerbahce in July after falling out with former manager Ismail …

Transfer News: Mesut Ozil Joins 2020 Turkish Champions Istanbul Basaksehir
2 years, 5 months ago

Transfer News: Mesut Ozil Joins 2020 Turkish Champions Istanbul Basaksehir

News 18  

German World Cup winning midfielder Mesut Ozil signed for 2020 Turkish champions Basaksehir on Thursday, a day after he left their rivals Fenerbahce. “Our club has signed a one year contract with the option of another year with Mesut Özil," Basaksehir said in a statement. Basaksehir is known for its close ties with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who was …

Mesut Ozil and Fenerbahce Agree to Part Ways by Mutual Consent
2 years, 5 months ago

Mesut Ozil and Fenerbahce Agree to Part Ways by Mutual Consent

News 18  

Mesut Ozil is leaving Fenerbahce after the former Germany international fell out with the Turkish side’s management. “Our club and Mesut Ozil have mutually agreed to end the contract," Fenerbahce announced on Twitter on Wednesday. Ozil arrived at Fenerbahce in January 2021 from Arsenal, where he had been excluded from the Gunners’ Premier League and Europa League squads that season. …

Mesut Ozil's agent claims the former Arsenal and Real Madrid star could move into esports
2 years, 6 months ago

Mesut Ozil's agent claims the former Arsenal and Real Madrid star could move into esports

Daily Mail  

Former Arsenal and Real Madrid playmaker Mesut Ozil could move into esports after the end of his football career, his agent has sensationally claimed. Ozil's nightmare at Fenerbahce appears to be drawing to a close after the club's new manager Jorge Jesus said the 34-year-old German international would not play for them again. Mesut Ozil could swap football for Fortnite, …

Ozil determined to stay at Fenerbahce despite suspension
2 years, 6 months ago

Ozil determined to stay at Fenerbahce despite suspension

The Hindu  

Former Germany international Mesut Ozil said he would not cut short his Fenerbahce deal despite not having featured for the Turkish side since March. Fenerbahce suspended Ozil in March, the club said in a statement, without disclosing the reason behind its decision but local media reported he was involved in a verbal altercation with coach Ismail Kartal. "I had completed …

Arsenal: Mesut Ozil had 'problems with EVERYONE' while at the Gunners, says Nacho Monreal
2 years, 8 months ago

Arsenal: Mesut Ozil had 'problems with EVERYONE' while at the Gunners, says Nacho Monreal

Daily Mail  

Former Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal insists former Gunners star Mesut Ozil had 'problems with everyone' during his topsy-turvy seven-and-a-half year stay in north London. Nacho Monreal insists former Arsenal star Mesut Ozil had 'problems with everyone' at the club Monreal added that the German's time under manager Arsene Wenger 'ended badly' 'Ozil's problem is that he had problems with everyone,' …

Mesut Ozil EXCLUDED from the Fenerbahce squad indefinitely along with ex-Watford player Ozan Tufan
2 years, 9 months ago

Mesut Ozil EXCLUDED from the Fenerbahce squad indefinitely along with ex-Watford player Ozan Tufan

Daily Mail  

Mesut Ozil has been excluded from Fenerbahce's squad indefinitely after reports of a verbal altercation with the club's interim manager and a lack of fitness in their last game. Former Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has been excluded from Fenerbahce's squad indefinitely The 33-year-old German only joined Fenerbahce in January last year after leaving Arsenal Bilgilendirme Futbol A Takımı oyuncularımız Mesut …

Mesut Ozil stoked to represent Fenerbahce after Arsenal departure
3 years, 10 months ago

Mesut Ozil stoked to represent Fenerbahce after Arsenal departure

The Hindu  

New Fenerbahce signing Mesut Ozil said on Wednesday he was at the club he loved but reiterated his commitment to not be available for the German national team, which he quit two years ago. Ozil had long been linked with a move to Fenerbahce, and his eventual move was lauded by Turkish media as one of the most significant transfers …

Mesut Ozil Looks Forward to Playing Again at Fenerbahce but Shuts Door on Germany Return
3 years, 10 months ago

Mesut Ozil Looks Forward to Playing Again at Fenerbahce but Shuts Door on Germany Return

News 18  

New Fenerbahce signing Mesut Ozil said on Wednesday he was at the club he loved but reiterated his commitment to not be available for the German national team, which he quit two years ago. He was later marginalised under Wenger’s replacement Unai Emery and his successor Mikel Arteta, who said Ozil’s omission from the squad was for “football reasons”. Ozil …

Mesut Özil leaves Arsenal: End of protracted exile situation is a win-win for player and club
3 years, 10 months ago

Mesut Özil leaves Arsenal: End of protracted exile situation is a win-win for player and club

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The last time Özil featured in a matchday squad for Arsenal was on 25 June against Southampton. Credibility In his disappointingly short and dare-I-say parsimonious memoir, My Life in Red and White, former Arsenal gaffer and FIFA’s current Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger describes the arrival of Özil at the Emirates as ‘one of our most iconic transfers’ …

Mesut Ozil thanks Arsenal for ‘amazing journey’, says he leaves for Fenerbahce with no grudges
3 years, 11 months ago

Mesut Ozil thanks Arsenal for ‘amazing journey’, says he leaves for Fenerbahce with no grudges

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Ozil said goodbye to his Arsenal teammates a week ago and his move to Turkey has now been wrapped up. London: Mesut Ozil has thanked Arsenal for an “amazing journey” after his departure to Fenerbahce was confirmed, saying he goes with no grudges despite not playing for nearly a year. “I’d like to thank the club for this amazing journey …

Mesut Ozil Completes Move from Arsenal to Turkish Super Lig Club Fenerbahce
3 years, 11 months ago

Mesut Ozil Completes Move from Arsenal to Turkish Super Lig Club Fenerbahce

News 18  

German midfielder Mesut Ozil has joined Turkish Super Lig team Fenerbahce on a permanent transfer, with the Arsenal outcast signing a 3-1/2 year deal, the clubs announced on Sunday. “Together, we ended the club’s nine-year trophy drought and brought long needed silverware back to the fans who deserved it.” Ozil, 32, was marginalised under Wenger’s replacement Unai Emery and by …

Ozil says he leaves Arsenal for Fenerbahce with no grudges
3 years, 11 months ago

Ozil says he leaves Arsenal for Fenerbahce with no grudges

The Hindu  

Mesut Ozil has thanked Arsenal for an “amazing journey” after his departure to Fenerbahce was confirmed, saying he goes with no grudges despite not playing for nearly a year. “I'd like to thank the club for this amazing journey over the past seven-and-a-half years,” Ozil said on Sunday. READ | “I'd like to thank Edu Gaspar for helping bring about …

Arsene Wenger backs Mesut Ozil to thrive at Fenerbahce - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Arsene Wenger backs Mesut Ozil to thrive at Fenerbahce - Sportstar

The Hindu  

German playmaker Mesut Ozil must be desperate to play football again and can thrive in a welcoming environment at Turkish club Fenerbahce, former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said. Ozil travelled to Turkey on Sunday to complete his move to Fenerbahce after saying goodbye to his Arsenal teammates at the club's training ground. The 32-year-old, who joined Arsenal under Wenger from …

Ozil bids farewell to Arsenal, joins Fenerbahce in Turkey
3 years, 11 months ago

Ozil bids farewell to Arsenal, joins Fenerbahce in Turkey

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL, Turkey — Mesut Ozil said farewell to Arsenal teammates and flew to Turkey on Sunday to join Fenerbahce in a bid to reignite a once-flourishing career that faltered in London. Ozil posed for photos with Erdogan in May 2018 in the run-up to the Turkish general election — prompting serious criticism from German soccer officials and antagonizing some in …

Ozil confirms Fenerbahce move from Arsenal
3 years, 11 months ago

Ozil confirms Fenerbahce move from Arsenal

The Hindu  

German midfielder Mesut Ozil on Sunday confirmed his move from Arsenal to Turkey's Fenerbahce, saying he was "very excited" to play for the former Turkish champions and that he was fit to play despite missing nearly a year of football. Ozil, 32, has not played for Arsenal since March and was left out of the club's Premier League and Europa …

Mesut Ozil Confirms Fenerbahce Move from Arsenal, Says He is Fit to Play
3 years, 11 months ago

Mesut Ozil Confirms Fenerbahce Move from Arsenal, Says He is Fit to Play

News 18  

German midfielder Mesut Ozil on Sunday confirmed his move from Arsenal to Turkey’s Fenerbahce, saying he was “very excited” to play for the former Turkish champions and that he was fit to play despite missing nearly a year of football. Ozil, 32, has not played for Arsenal since March and was left out of the club’s Premier League and Europa …

Ozil to end Arsenal contract, move to Fenerbahce - report
3 years, 11 months ago

Ozil to end Arsenal contract, move to Fenerbahce - report

The Hindu  

Arsenal and midfielder Mesut Ozil have reached an agreement in principle to terminate the German's contract six months before it expires so he can seal a move to Turkish club Fenerbahce, The Athletic reported on Saturday. Turkish media reported earlier this month that Fenerbahce would sign the former Germany international, who has Turkish ancestry, for three and a half years. …

Mesut Ozil to End Arsenal Contract and Move to Fenerbahce: Report
3 years, 11 months ago

Mesut Ozil to End Arsenal Contract and Move to Fenerbahce: Report

News 18  

Arsenal and midfielder Mesut Ozil have reached an agreement in principle to terminate the German’s contract six months before it expires so he can seal a move to Turkish club Fenerbahce, The Athletic reported on Saturday. Turkish media reported earlier this month that Fenerbahce would sign the former Germany international, who has Turkish ancestry, for three and a half years. …

Outcast Mesut Ozil Has No Regrets About Joining Arsenal
3 years, 11 months ago

Outcast Mesut Ozil Has No Regrets About Joining Arsenal

News 18  

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has been frozen out of the team since March last year but the German playmaker said he has no regrets about joining the Premier League side. Reports in British media say Ozil could move from the London club in January and manager Mikel Arteta has said he would be allowed to leave if they received a …

Mesut Ozil insists he has 'never regretted' his decision to join Arsenal in 2013
3 years, 11 months ago

Mesut Ozil insists he has 'never regretted' his decision to join Arsenal in 2013

Daily Mail  

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has been frozen out of the team since March last year but the German playmaker said he has no regrets about joining the Premier League side. Mesut Ozil insists he does not regret his decision to leave Real Madrid for Arsenal at all The former Germany international was signed by former boss Arsene Wenger in 2013 …

Arsenal Exit for Mesut Ozil Could be 'Best Solution', Says Mikel Arteta
3 years, 11 months ago

Arsenal Exit for Mesut Ozil Could be 'Best Solution', Says Mikel Arteta

News 18  

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he is open to Mesut Ozil leaving the Gunners this month after freezing the German playmaker out of his squad this season. If it’s not the case the player will stay here.” Ozil was left out of Arsenal’s Premier League and Europa League squads for this season but is free to face Newcastle in the …

Fenerbahce Agree in Principle to Sign Midfielder Mesut Ozil from Arsenal
3 years, 11 months ago

Fenerbahce Agree in Principle to Sign Midfielder Mesut Ozil from Arsenal

News 18  

Fenerbahce will sign German midfielder Mesut Ozil from Arsenal for three and a half years for an undisclosed fee, Turkey’s private Demiroren news agency and other Turkish media reported on Wednesday. Fenerbahce Chairman Ali Koc said previously that signing Ozil, who has Turkish ancestry, was a “nice dream” for the club, who have suffered from financial woes in recent years. …

Arsenal to wait until January end to make Ozil call - Football News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Arsenal to wait until January end to make Ozil call - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Arsenal will assess the future of German playmaker Mesut Ozil at the end of the January transfer window, manager Mikel Arteta has said. Ozil has not played for Arsenal since March and was not named in the squad lists for the first half of the Premier League season and the Europa League. But Arsenal is looking to offload a number …

Ozil disappointed after being axed from Arsenal's Premier League squad
4 years, 2 months ago

Ozil disappointed after being axed from Arsenal's Premier League squad

The Hindu  

Arsenal's out-of-favour playmaker Mesut Ozil said his loyalty to the north London club was not reciprocated after he was left out of its Premier League squad for the 2020-21 season. Ozil, who is under contract with Arsenal until June 2021 and earns a reported 350,000 pounds per week, has not played for manager Mikel Arteta's side this season. Watch: “I'm …

Ozil out of Arsenal's Premier League squad, surprise Cech inclusion for Chelsea
4 years, 2 months ago

Ozil out of Arsenal's Premier League squad, surprise Cech inclusion for Chelsea

The Hindu  

Arsenal's out-of-favour midfielder Mesut Ozil was left out of its 25-man Premier League squad for the 2020-21 season released on Tuesday, increasing the likelihood that he has played his last game for the North London club. The German playmaker, who last played for Arsenal in March, was also axed from its Europa League squad earlier this month. READ | Defender …

Mesut Ozil LEFT OUT of Arsenal's 25-man Premier League squad
4 years, 2 months ago

Mesut Ozil LEFT OUT of Arsenal's 25-man Premier League squad

Daily Mail  

Mesut Ozil may have played his last game for Arsenal after his fall from grace continued when he was left out of Mikel Arteta’s Premier League squad on Tuesday. Ozil, who has not played for Arsenal since March or made a matchday squad since June, was dealt a first blow when he was left out of their Europa League plans …

Mesut Ozil left off Arsenal's Europa League squad list by manager Mikel Arteta in latest snub
4 years, 2 months ago

Mesut Ozil left off Arsenal's Europa League squad list by manager Mikel Arteta in latest snub

Firstpost  

Ozil hasn’t played for Arsenal since football restarted in June amid the coronavirus pandemic, leaving his future at the club in question. London: Mesut Ozil’s ostracisation at Arsenal went to a new level on Thursday when he was left off the team’s Europa League squad list for this season. The 31-year-old Ozil hasn’t played for Arsenal since football restarted in …

Arsenal 'could PAY OFF Mesut Ozil's £18m contract' or subsidise a chunk of £350,000-a-week wages
4 years, 4 months ago

Arsenal 'could PAY OFF Mesut Ozil's £18m contract' or subsidise a chunk of £350,000-a-week wages

Daily Mail  

Arsenal are looking to reach a financial agreement with midfielder Mesut Ozil to get him to leave the club, according to reports. Arsenal could pay off German midfielder Mesut Ozil in order to get him to leave the club The German has not played a single minute of professional football since the sport resumed But according to The Mirror, the …

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