Former Arsenal Midfielder Mesut Ozil Looking for New Club After Fenerbahce Ripped His Contract

• Mesut Ozil has parted ways with Turkish giants Fenerbahce barely two years after he joined them from Arsenal
• The creative midfielder signed for Fenerbahce 18 months ago after he was released by the Gunners
• However, his stay with the club has been brought to an abrupt end months after he was suspended following a bust-up with the then manager, Ismail Kartal
• Reports now suggest that the 33-year-old has entered talks to join Istanbul Basaksehir this summer

Former Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has been forced to look for a new club after Fenerbahce terminated his contract.

Ozil joined the Turkish giants a year and a half ago, ending his bitter relationship with the Gunners in the final months of his spell at the Emirates Stadium.

After the transfer to Fenerbahce, the 33-year-old was hoping to rediscover his spark, having endured a miserable spell under Mikel Arteta that saw him exiled.

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However, according to Metro UK, the former Germany international once again landed himself in trouble in March when he was suspended by Fenerbahce after he clashed with the then club's manager, Ismail Kartal.

And despite the club naming a new coach in the shape of Jorge Jesus in May, that did not change Ozil's fortunes.

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According to NTV Spor, it was made clear to Ozil that he is not part of Jorge Jesus' plans, a development that saw him part ways with Fenerbahce by mutual agreement.

The report also claims that the experienced midfielder is already in talks with Fenerbahce rivals Istanbul Basaksehir to join them this summer.

Ozil's agent has already shared insights on what the future holds for the World Cup winner, divulging that he would possibly move into eSports once he calls time on his illustrious football career.

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"He will go more into eSports, play himself and maybe become an eSports athlete," Dr Erkut Sogut told the Daily Telegraph per Metro UK.

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