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Arteta explains why Ozil left Arsenal

Mikel Arteta explains why Mesut Ozil's transfer to Fenerbahce hasn't been confirmed [photo courtesy]

Mikel Arteta says he is allowing Mesut Ozil to leave Arsenal because he wants to "take the team in a different direction".

The 32-year-old midfielder is on the verge of completing a free transfer to Fenerbahce after Arsenal agreed to mutually terminate his contract with six months still left to run.

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