Mesut Ozil breaks silence after former Arsenal star suspended by Fenerbahce

Mesut Ozil broke his silence on Friday afternoon after being suspended by Fenerbahce 24 hours earlier. The former Arsenal midfielder was banned by the Turkish club for allegedly having a verbal altercation with interim manager Ismail Kartal.

The former Germany international, 33, posted a picture of a Turkish and Fenerbahce flag on Twitter with the caption: "The main thing is Fenerbahce."

Ozil is believed to have fallen out with Kartal during Fenerbahce's 2-1 home victory against Super Lig rivals Konyaspor on Sunday. His team-mate Ozan Tufan, who spent time on loan at Premier League side Watford earlier in the season, has also been suspended.

"Our 'Football A Team' players Mesut Ozil and Ozan Tufan have been excluded from the squad as per the decision taken," read a statement from the Turkish outfit, published on social media. "It is announced to the public."

Ozil and Tufan will not be eligible for selection or even train with Fenerbahce's first team until further notice. According to football.london, the World Cup winner will be forced to find a new club in the summer if the situation can't be resolved soon.

Ozil joined Fenerbahce in January 2021 after his Arsenal contract was mutually terminated. He's impressed this term - scoring nine goals and providing two assists in all competitions - but was also criticised by club president Ali Koc last year.

"Since the start of this season, Mesut Ozil has been compared to Robin van Persie," said Koc. "Ozil wants to play more. From now on, he needs to focus on his game and keep his commercial interests out of it. He needs to think about contributing to Fenerbahce.

"Our coach also needs to try to figure out how to get the most out of Ozil. There is not a problem, despite what