# Mesut Özil

Last year

2022

Ozil joins 2020 Turkish champions Basaksehir

Basaksehir is known for its close ties with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who was best man at Ozil’s wedding in 2019.

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Jul 14th 2022, 1:49 PM

All time

# the longest goodbye

Özil finally completes move away from Arsenal after 'amazing journey'

The former Germany international has joined Fenerbahce after seven-and-a-half years with the Gunners.

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Jan 24th 2021, 3:29 PM

# William Hill

David Meyler: Assist king Ozil won't be seen as a legend due to sad end to his Arsenal career

Our weekly columnist talks about his experiences playing against a German World Cup winner and gives his FA Cup fourth round predictions.

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Jan 22nd 2021, 9:10 AM

# turkish delight

Wenger lauds 'genius' of Fenerbahce-bound Ozil

‘Mesut is a guy who needs a warm environment’, says his former Arsenal boss.

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Jan 19th 2021, 11:05 AM

# The Long Goodbye

Outcast Mesut Ozil confirms exit from Arsenal

The German midfielder says he is joining Fenerbahce.

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Jan 17th 2021, 5:32 PM

# Out the door

Arsenal exit for Ozil could be 'best solution', says Arteta

Ozil has been linked with a move to Fenerbahce.

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Jan 7th 2021, 12:39 PM

# off the wage bill

Arsenal outcast Ozil close to joining Fenerbahce on three-and-a-half year deal - reports

The German attacker is being strongly linked with a move to Turkey this month.

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Jan 6th 2021, 11:31 AM

# Too many bodies

Arsenal make offloading players in January a top priority

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta says he must trim down his squad, with Sead Kolasinac likely to be the first to leave.

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Dec 31st 2020, 12:21 PM

# left out

'As I've just found out, loyalty is hard to come by nowadays' - Ozil saddened by Arsenal snub

The club’s highest-paid player has written about his disappointment after being omitted from their Premier League squad.

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Oct 21st 2020, 2:32 PM

# In and Out

Retired goalkeeper Cech named in Chelsea’s Premier League squad, Ozil left out of Arsenal's

Cech’s inclusion is a precautionary move during the pandemic, while Ozil’s future at the Gunners has been thrown into further doubt.

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Oct 20th 2020, 7:50 PM

# exclusion

Ozil set to be left out of Arsenal's Europa League squad amid doubts about future at club

The 31-year-old has not played for the Gunners since March.

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Oct 8th 2020, 11:16 AM

# Out of favour

Mesut Ozil explains why he didn't accept a pay cut at Arsenal

Although totally out of favour under Mikel Arteta, Ozil is determined to see out his contract at Arsenal.

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Aug 13th 2020, 11:35 AM

# Claim

Mesut Ozil’s wage does not affect my team selection, insists Arsenal boss

Mikel Arteta says he has left the German star out for tactical reasons.

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Jun 30th 2020, 11:59 PM

# Sympathy

'It's very difficult. I want the best for Manchester City' - Arteta

The Spanish coach’s current club could benefit at the expense of his former team.

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Feb 16th 2020, 9:32 PM

# Target

'We're going to kill Mesut Ozil and kill you' - Two men in court over threatening Arsenal star

The alleged incident happened outside Ozil’s north London home just weeks after the former World Cup winner was targeted by moped attackers while driving in the area.

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Feb 4th 2020, 6:02 PM

# much-improved

Arteta not surprised by 'willing' Ozil's energy

Mesut Ozil impressed in Arsenal’s defeat to Chelsea on Sunday, but new head coach Mikel Arteta was not surprised.

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Jan 1st 2020, 9:12 AM

# not impressed

'I wouldn't have picked him anyway' - Ljungberg explains reasoning behind Ozil's absence for Arsenal

The Gunners’ interim boss has revealed why the German playmaker missed out on a trip to Everton.

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Dec 21st 2019, 12:44 PM

# RETORT

China hit back at Ozil by cutting him from Pro Evolution Soccer

The German star will not be appearing in the Chinese version of the popular video game.

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Dec 19th 2019, 1:19 PM

# Political Football

Wenger defends Ozil's freedom of speech amid China storm

However, the former Arsenal boss also noted that individuals must accept responsibility for a stance.

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Dec 18th 2019, 12:39 PM

# Controversy

'It will have serious implications for Arsenal' - China on Ozil

The Gunners have distanced themselves from their player’s comments.

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Dec 16th 2019, 12:46 PM

# Mesut Özil

Chinese State TV pulls Arsenal match after player's comments on treatment of Muslims

Mesut Ozil spoke out about the treatment of ethnic minority Uighurs in Xinjiang province.

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Dec 15th 2019, 3:34 PM

# Car Jacking

Man jailed for 10 years for attempted robbery of Arsenal duo Ozil and Kolasinac

The pair fought off knife-wielding car-jackers in London in July.

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Nov 8th 2019, 8:30 PM

# claws out

'It’s embarrassing that Ozil is not featuring for Arsenal. He has to take a look at himself' - Keown

The Gunners legend says the German international has to take some responsibility for his lack of game time.

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Oct 19th 2019, 2:45 PM

# Ordeal

'Sead’s reaction was really, really brave' - Ozil opens up on car-jacking horror

The Arsenal duo were attacked in London earlier this year.

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Oct 17th 2019, 4:18 PM

# Gunners

'I'm going nowhere' - Ozil vows to honour contract at Arsenal

Minutes on the pitch have been at a premium for the World Cup winner but he says he will not leave before his current deal runs down.

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Oct 17th 2019, 8:58 AM

# Moving On

'Mentally it was hard' – Kolasinac & Ozil keen to consign car-jacking horror to the past

The Arsenal pair were threatened by weapon-wielding thugs in July.

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Sep 19th 2019, 1:12 PM

# incidents

Arsenal warn players about dangers of London gangs after Ozil and Kolasinac attack

Arsenal academy manager Per Mertesacker says the club’s players have been given advice following these incidents.

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Sep 12th 2019, 8:10 AM

# Incident

Ozil and Kolasinac could make Arsenal returns this weekend

Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac are back training with Arsenal after being given time off and Unai Emery may use them against Burnley.

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Aug 16th 2019, 7:52 AM

# Safety Concerns

Arsenal pair to miss Premier League opener after 'further security incidents'

Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac were last month caught up in an attempted car-jacking in north London.

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Aug 9th 2019, 5:54 PM

# Joan Gamper Trophy

Young Arsenal defender scores own goal before Suarez nets Barcelona winner

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang put Arsenal ahead but an Ainsley Maitland-Niles own goal helped Barcelona bounce back in the Joan Gamper Trophy.

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Aug 4th 2019, 9:59 PM

# Family Time

Ozil and Kolasinac 'not 100% there' after carjacking drama

Days after being set upon in London, the pair didn’t feature in Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Lyon yesterday.

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Jul 29th 2019, 12:06 PM

# Incident

Arsenal footballers Kolasinac and Ozil fight off knife-wielding car-jackers in London

Footage shows 26-year-old Kolasinac leaping from the vehicle to confront the masked aggressors.

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Jul 26th 2019, 6:29 AM

# Incident

Arsenal pair Kolasinac and Ozil fight off knife-wielding car-jackers in London

Footage shows 26-year-old Kolasinac leaping from the vehicle to confront the masked aggressors.

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Jul 25th 2019, 11:18 PM

# statement of no intent

Fenerbahce distance themselves from signing Mesut Ozil

The Super Lig side released a statement saying they could not afford the German international.

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Jul 10th 2019, 2:49 PM

# costly

Zaha stuns Gunners as Arsenal slip up in top-four race

A first home Premier League defeat since August saw Arsenal suffer a 3-2 loss to Crystal Palace.

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Apr 21st 2019, 6:11 PM

# stepping down

German FA president resigns over payment and gift scandals

Reinhard Grindel apologised for accepting a €6,000 watch from Hryhoriy Surkis, a UEFA vice-president and honorary president of the Ukrainian football federation.

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Apr 2nd 2019, 3:17 PM