Mesut Ozil's career has hit an all-time low following news his contract at Turkish giants Fenerbahce has been terminated ahead of the new Super Lig season.
The former Germany international has been frozen out at Fenerbahce since March after a row over his fitness with interim head coach Ismail Kartal. Despite Jorge Jesus' appointment, Ozil wasn't able to work his way back into the side and he has now become a free agent.
His Fenerbahce contract was set to expire in 2024, but reports from Turkey say that Ozil's contract has been terminated by the club, although it's believed the decision has been made mutually.
Even so, it represents the downwards spiral Ozil has suffered over the past few years. The end to his spell at Arsenal wasn't pretty, with the German left out of the starting XI consistently, despite being the club's best-paid player.
Mikel Arteta wasn't afraid to leave the German out of multiple matchday squads, and thus his days at Arsenal felt numbered.
He left the Gunners in January 2021 to join Fenerbahce, but his fortunes didn't improve in Turkey.
Ozil at Fenerbahce
Across an 18-month spell, Ozil played just 36 times for Fenerbahce, scoring nine goals and assisting a further three.
Upon arrival, Ozil played just 10 times before the end of the campaign due to injury problems, which also saw him miss two months at the start of 2022.
His start to the 2021/22 season was actually very encouraging, but yet again problems with his attitude and fitness caused his downturn. After 10 goal contributions in 22 league games, Ozil was then left out of the squad and he was forced to train alone after being exiled from the team following his row with Kartal.
Ozil also unfollowed Fenerbahce's social media accounts and his contract termination comes as little surprise given the events that transpired towards the end of his time at the club. Furthermore, it was even reported by AS in September 2021 that Ozil was unhappy at the club and was looking at options elsewhere.
However, while Ozil has left Fenerbahce, he may actually stay in Turkey and continue playing in the Super Lig. That's because reports suggest that he is in talks with Medipol Basaksehir over a possible deal this summer.
Gunners4ever❤
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Ok You won I lost 👍
Don't give up bro let's argue😛
Ashikgunner123
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50% chance is not that high🤣
Ok You won I lost 👍
Gunners4ever❤
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I think you haven't watched Coutinho at aston villa bro 😁I didn't say hr would flourish there 100% but there is chance of 50% or so
50% chance is not that high🤣
Jigaba
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African countries if France didn't exist.
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😅😅😅
BOzilCrushAGunner
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he was the best until areteta sell him
So said someone who may not have been watching Arsenal's matches before Arteta was appointed
Ashikgunner123
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Newcastle united should try on him .Now that's possible cause ,they are splashing big amounts on players so I think they can handle his wages .It would be great to see him back at the premier league
I think you haven't watched Coutinho at aston villa bro 😁I didn't say hr would flourish there 100% but there is chance of 50% or so
Gunners4ever❤
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He is still a good player
And visitors are still extremely clueless creatures[Crylaugh]
Gunners4ever❤
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Nostalgic fool😠😠, ozil may have had a better vision but it does not mean that kdb vision is not one of the best. Kdb has the ability to impact the game more than ozil He has the ability to speed up a game and I the same time control the tempo unlike most playmakers. Ozil needed good strikers than were good at positioning and aerial balls to thrive whereby kdb can thrive with anyone because man city has not had a striker for nearly 2 and half years. Kdb even made people compare stewing with messi😂😂. Ozil was only good technically (passing, skills and dribbling)and had a terrible workrate while kdb is good both technically and physically with and excellent workrate. Ozil may look better in youtube videos and reels but kdb is better overall.
You're the only visitor on this app with reasonable logic. Much respect to you brother
Gunners4ever❤
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Newcastle united should try on him .Now that's possible cause ,they are splashing big amounts on players so I think they can handle his wages .It would be great to see him back at the premier league
I hope he signs for them and slows down their progress. I don't want Newcastle to be the next Manchester City🤣
Hokblnoprs
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Nostalgic fool😠😠, ozil may have had a better vision but it does not mean that kdb vision is not one of the best. Kdb has the ability to impact the game more than ozil He has the ability to speed up a game and I the same time control the tempo unlike most playmakers. Ozil needed good strikers than were good at positioning and aerial balls to thrive whereby kdb can thrive with anyone because man city has not had a striker for nearly 2 and half years. Kdb even made people compare stewing with messi😂😂. Ozil was only good technically (passing, skills and dribbling)and had a terrible workrate while kdb is good both technically and physically with and excellent workrate. Ozil may look better in youtube videos and reels but kdb is better overall.
I meant sterling, damn autocorrect
Hokblnoprs
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And the say he is better than kdb 😂😂😂😂
Nostalgic fool😠😠, ozil may have had a better vision but it does not mean that kdb vision is not one of the best. Kdb has the ability to impact the game more than ozil He has the ability to speed up a game and I the same time control the tempo unlike most playmakers. Ozil needed good strikers than were good at positioning and aerial balls to thrive whereby kdb can thrive with anyone because man city has not had a striker for nearly 2 and half years. Kdb even made people compare stewing with messi😂😂. Ozil was only good technically (passing, skills and dribbling)and had a terrible workrate while kdb is good both technically and physically with and excellent workrate. Ozil may look better in youtube videos and reels but kdb is better overall.
4hussain
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And the say he is better than kdb 😂😂😂😂
you clearly don't know football, even kdb can't match ozil's vision
Ashikgunner123
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Newcastle united should try on him .Now that's possible cause ,they are splashing big amounts on players so I think they can handle his wages .It would be great to see him back at the premier league
cihbiklmou
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Ozil has tried.Let's give him respect.
Sosst
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He should retire 💡
Lihademru
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Nah, His best days were from 2010 - 2015 From then to now KDB has been better Kdb has reached 20 assist in a league season twice but ozil has never reached 20 before. Maybe in his prime he was the best but consistency on the top is the difference between a good talent and a great player.
u said the truth kdb the goat
omamat8
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African countries if France didn't exist.
Hokblnoprs
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And the say he is better than kdb 😂😂😂😂
Nah, His best days were from 2010 - 2015 From then to now KDB has been better Kdb has reached 20 assist in a league season twice but ozil has never reached 20 before. Maybe in his prime he was the best but consistency on the top is the difference between a good talent and a great player.
Zohcdimu
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He is still a good player
Michaelsmooth
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And the say he is better than kdb 😂😂😂😂
him and fabregas are better passers
Michaelsmooth
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And the say he is better than kdb 😂😂😂😂
oh he was
RamVishesh
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And the say he is better than kdb 😂😂😂😂
he was the best until areteta sell him
Hokblnoprs
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And the say he is better than kdb 😂😂😂😂
jazzeymann
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wasted of talent