Mesut Ozil says he leaves Arsenal for Fenerbahce with no grudges

Mesut Ozil has thanked Arsenal for an “amazing journey” after his departure to Fenerbahce was confirmed, saying he goes with no grudges regardless of not enjoying for almost a 12 months.
Ozil mentioned goodbye to his Arsenal teammates per week in the past and his transfer to Turkey has now been wrapped up.
“I’d like to thank the club for this amazing journey over the past seven-and-a-half years,” Ozil mentioned Sunday.
The former Germany worldwide has not performed for Arsenal since March and his contract was on account of expire on the finish of the present season.
“The support I have felt from the team and fans during my time here has been truly incredible and something I will always be grateful for,” Ozil mentioned. “Together we gained trophies for the primary time in years and created recollections that may final a lifetime. The Arsenal followers will eternally stay in my coronary heart.
“I’d like to thank Edu Gaspar for helping bring about a professional and dignified solution in the past few days, and I wish everyone at the club the best in their attempt to continue to bring Arsenal back to the top, where we belong.”

Touchdown in Istanbul… 🛬🇹🇷💛💙 #tb pic.twitter.com/GrWffDta27
— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) January 19, 2021

No matter the place you might be, don’t neglect God is at all times there for you. 🤲🏼 #JummaMubarak #HayirliCumalar pic.twitter.com/tZw62A3YLR
— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) January 22, 2021
Having began the primary 10 video games underneath Mikel Arteta following his appointment in December 2019, Ozil has not featured since a 1-0 win over West Ham earlier than the coronavirus pandemic noticed soccer halted.
He was omitted from Arsenal’s Premier League and Europa League squads.
“As I said, the past few months haven’t been the easiest,” Ozil mentioned. “Like each participant, I need to play each minute of soccer for my staff. In life, nevertheless, issues don’t at all times play out how we wish or anticipate them to.
“But it is important to look for the positives in life and not negatives, which is why I try to live life with no regrets and holding no grudges. Being at Arsenal was more than just football, it was about community.”
Fenerbahce formally introduced the acquisition of Ozil in a press release to the Istanbul inventory alternate on Sunday.
“The transfer of professional football player Mesut Ozil has been agreed with Arsenal FC and a principle agreement has been reached with the player himself,” the membership mentioned in a short assertion on its web site.
A 3½ 12 months contract had been agreed with the previous Germany midfielder, it added.
Fenerbahce President Ali Koc mentioned Saturday that Ozil might start coaching as early as Sunday night. A signing ceremony could be held Tuesday or Wednesday he added.
Manager Mikel Arteta mentioned Ozil could be remembered for enjoying in three of the 4 FA Cup finals Arsenal gained throughout his time on the membership.
“Mesut’s achievements at Arsenal are undisputed,” Arteta mentioned. “It was a privilege to play alongside him and, extra not too long ago, coach him.
“His creativity and vision led to many goals during his time in the Arsenal shirt. Mesut was at the heart of many great moments for this club over the years, including those three FA Cup final wins. These successes will always be part of our history. We thank Mesut and wish him all the best with Fenerbahce.”