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Arsenal outcast Ozil set to join Turkish giants

Newcastle United's Senegalese midfielder Mohamed Diame (second left) vies with Arsenal's German midfielder Mesut Ozil during their English Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 1, 2019.

Photo credit: File | AFP

By  AFP

What you need to know:

  • The former Germany forward is expected to sign a three-and-a-half year contract worth five million euros a season with the 19-time Turkish champions
  • The 32-year-old's anticipated move to Turkey comes after reports in England claimed Ozil and Arsenal had reached an agreement in principle to release him from his contract
  • Ozil, who is of Turkish origin, is due to watch Fenerbahce's league game against Ankaragucu on Monday before his unveiling at an elaborate signing ceremony in the coming days


Istanbul

Arsenal outcast Mesut Ozil was due in Istanbul Sunday to finalise his move to Fenerbahce and end his troubled stay in the English Premier League, Turkish media reported.

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