The former German international Mesut Özil, separate from the equipment in the Arsenal, his club since 2013, is about to sign for the Turk Fenerbahce, reports the Turkish press on Wednesday.
The 32-year-old midfielder and Fenerbahce According to DHA news agency, they have agreed on a three and a half year contract.
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For its part, the sports newspaper Fanatik reported that a “principle of agreement” had been reached and that the 2014 world champion would receive about five million euros (6.1 million dollars) per season.
Various media also reported this Ozil he also negotiated with the American club DC United.
Contrary to the Arsenal, Ozil, a German of Turkish descent, has not played for his club since March 7, 2020. In October, the Gunners did not sign him up for the Premier League squad, raising questions about his future in London.
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The contract of Ozil, highest paid player in the Arsenal, with an estimated annual salary of 20 million euros (24.5 million dollars), expires at the end of this season.
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Rumors of a transfer of Ozil a Fenerbahce they have been multiplying in Turkey for weeks. The club’s president has traveled to London twice in recent days to try to convince the player, according to the press.
If the arrival of Ozil a Fenerbahce, is said to live in a house near President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s home in Istanbul, according to DHA.
The player was criticized in Germany after posing for a photo with Erdogan in 2018. Charges against “racist” attacks, Ozil ended his international career after this controversy.
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Fenerbahce, one of the three major clubs in Istanbul, currently occupies fifth place in the Turkish championship.