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Ozil leaves Fenerbahce, joins Istanbul rival Basaksehir

March 6, 2022 Fenerbahce's Mesut Ozil before the match REUTERS

Midfielder Mesut Ozil has left Fenerbahce after his contract was terminated by mutual consent and joined Turkish top flight rivals Istanbul Basaksehir on Thursday.

The 33-year-old former Real Madrid and Arsenal player signed a one-year deal at Basaksehir with the option of a further year, the club said.

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