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Mesut Ozil, former Germany midfielder poses for the photographers with a Fenerbahce scarf after arriving at the Ataturk Airport in Istanbul, early Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. Ozil, who is of Turkish descent, will look to reignite his career in Turkey after he left Arsenal to join Fenerbahce. (AP Photo)

Ozil says he leaves Arsenal for Fenerbahce with no grudges

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FILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020 file photo, Arsenal's Mesut Ozil celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium in London. Former Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil will look to reignite his career in Turkey after confirming Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 he is leaving Arsenal to join Fenerbahce. Ozil is of Turkish descent. He hasn’t played for Arsenal this season after falling out of favour with manager Mikel Arteta over concerns about the player’s work rate. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)

Ozil bids farewell to Arsenal, joins Fenerbahce in Turkey

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Ozil appears close to ending his time at Arsenal

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Arsenal's Mesut Ozil controls the ball during the Europa League round of 32 second leg soccer match between Arsenal and Bate at the Emirates stadium in London, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Mesut Ozil linked with D.C. United, among other transfer destinations

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Arsenal's Mesut Ozil warms up prior the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester City, at the Emirates Stadium in London, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)

Chinese TV pulls Arsenal game coverage after Ozil criticism

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Judge praises Kolasinac bravery as armed mugger jailed

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Leicester City's James Madison, left, vies for the ball with Arsenal's Hector Bellerin during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Leicester City at the Emirates stadium in London, Monday, Oct. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Arsenal beats Leicester 3-1 for 10th straight win

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FILE - In this June 2, 2018 file photo Germany's Mesut Ozil runs with the ball during a friendly soccer match between Austria and Germany in Klagenfurt, Austria. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak, file)

Mesut Ozil’s absence casts shadow over German national team

By CIARAN FAHEY - Associated Press

Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, left, celebrates with his teammate Mesut Ozil after scoring his side's second goal during a Premier League soccer match between Cardiff City and Arsenal, at the Cardiff City Stadium, Wales, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018. (Nick Potts/PA via AP)

Germany coach Joachim Loew rules out Mesut Ozil return

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FILE - In this Friday, June 8, 2018 file photo Germany's Mesut Ozil arrives to a friendly soccer match between Germany and Saudi Arabia at BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany. The president of Germany’s football federation DFB, Reinhard Grindel, wishes he had given Mesut Ozil more support against racist attacks following the controversy over the player’s photo with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, file)

Ozil might have to fight for his place at new-look Arsenal

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

DFB chief regrets leaving Mesut Ozil to face racist attacks

By CIARAN FAHEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this file photo taken on Sunday, May 13, 2018, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, right, poses for a photo with Arsenal soccer player Mesut Ozil in London. Germany midfielder Ozil has announced his retirement from international soccer, alleging racial discrimination. (Presidential Press Service/Pool via AP, File)

Turkey’s Erdogan decries ‘racist attitude’ against Ozil

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FILE-In this June 14 file photo Mesut Oezil looks around during a training session of the German team at the 2018 soccer World Cup in Vatutinki near Moscow, Russia, Thursday, June 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Probst,file)

Ozil’s angry Germany departure draws mixed response at home

By GEIR MOULSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 14, 2018 file photo Mesut Ozil scratches his head during a training session of the German team at the 2018 soccer World Cup in Vatutinki near Moscow, Russia. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, file)

Ozil quits Germany squad in spat over Turkey president photo

By FRANK JORDANS - Associated Press

In this photo taken on Sunday, May 13, 2018, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, right, poses for a photo with Turkish Premier League soccer players Ilkay Gundogan, left, Mesut Ozil, second left, and Cenk Tosun in London. Erdogan started a three-day visit to Britain on Sunday by praising the country as &quot;an ally and a strategic partner, but also a real friend.&quot; (Presidential Press Service/Pool via AP)

Erdogan a battleground in Germany-Turkey soccer vote

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

In this photo taken on Sunday, May 13, 2018, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, right, poses for a photo with Turkish Premier League soccer players Ilkay Gundogan, left, Mesut Ozil, second left, and Cenk Tosun in London. Erdogan started a three-day visit to Britain on Sunday by praising the country as &quot;an ally and a strategic partner, but also a real friend.&quot; (Presidential Press Service/Pool via AP)

DFB chief slams Ozil, Gundogan photos with Turkish president

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Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates after scoring a penalty during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Stoke City at the Emirates Stadium in London, Sunday, April 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Arsenal beats Stoke 3-0 in Premier League

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Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game against Huddersfield, during their English Premier League soccer match at the Emirates Stadium in London, Wednesday Nov. 29, 2017. (Nigel French/PA via AP)

Ozil inspires Arsenal to 5-0 thrashing of Huddersfield

By SAM JOHNSTON - Associated Press

Germany's Lars Stindl, center, scores his side's second goal past France's Raphael Varane, left, and Steven N'Zonzi during the soccer friendly match between Germany and France in Cologne, Germany, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. (Bernd Thissen/dpa via AP)

Germany leaves it late to draw 2-2 with France, extend run

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Arsenal's Olivier Giroud, right, shoots to score during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and West Ham at the Emirates stadium in London, Wednesday, April 5, 2017.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Arsenal overcomes West Ham with inspired second half

By SAM JOHNSTON - Associated Press