Former Arsenal star Mesut Ozil could potentially be set to move a step towards a return to English football with reports suggesting that he is set to have his contract with Fenerbahce terminated. The German has endured an uneasy relationship with the Turkish giants since leaving the Emirates Stadium in 2021.
He enjoyed a slow start to life in the Super Lig having failed to score in any of his opening 11 games in all competitions for the club but had responded with a very promising 2021/22 season. The now 33-year-old had netted nine goals and notched two assists so far this campaign - and even captained the Istanbul giants on a number of occasions - but is now not in contention to play.
The German playmaker was suspended by Fenerbahce following a disagreement with interim boss Ismail Kartal, football.london understands. A statement from the club read: “Our Football A Team players Mesut Özil and Ozan Tufan were excluded from the squad as per the decision taken. It is announced to the public."
