Why former Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has been removed from Fenerbahce squad

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Fenerbahce have released a statement confirming that former Arsenal attacking midfielder Mesut Ozil and former Watford loanee Ozan Tufan have been "excluded" from the squad. understands that this is due to a verbal altercation with the club's interim manager.

The short statement published on Fenerbahce's social media translates as: "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."

The ex-Hornets loanee returned to his parent club in Turkey one month ago after a mutual termination of his loan, whilst Ozil, who left the Gunners in 2021, has reportedly been 'unhappy' in the Super Lig on his return. Feelings that have been slammed by Fenerbahce president Ali Koc slammed in an interview conducted at the end of 2021.

"Since the start of this season, Mesut Ozil has been compared to Robin van Persie," Koc told Fenerbahce TV. "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.

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