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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Tom Blow

Mesut Ozil sets record straight with uncompromising statement after Fenerbahce suspension

Mesut Ozil insists he is going nowhere and will finish his career at Fenerbache, despite the Turkish club suspending him in March.

The former Arsenal midfielder, 33, still has two years remaining on his contract but hasn't played since he was suspened, missing the final eight league games of the campaign. He reportedly had a verbal row with manager Ismail Kartal, who's future remains unclear.

"Recently, I have had to make a statement regarding the allegations made about my career," tweeted Ozil on Tuesday. "I had completed my career goal by signing a 3.5-year contract with Fenerbahce, my childhood love, without even getting paid for the first 6 months.

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