Mesut Ozil has already begun training with his new teammates as he gets ready for life in Turkey.
Mesut Ozil’s move to Fenerbahce was announced on Sunday with the Turkish side planning a presentation ceremony later in the week (if you’re in Turkey and qualify for press accreditation, you can get details of how to apply here).
He has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal with the club, taking an 80% paycut (while still becoming their highest-paid player) and released a five-page statement on social media as he left.
Below you can see photos from both Mesut Ozil’s first training session with Fenerbahce as well as snaps from his medical:
- Mesut Ozil medical via Fenerbahce
- Mesut Ozil medical via Fenerbahce
- Mesut Ozil medical via Fenerbahce
- Mesut Ozil medical via Fenerbahce
- Mesut Ozil medical via Fenerbahce
- Mesut Ozil medical via Fenerbahce
- Mesut Ozil medical via Fenerbahce
- Mesut Ozil medical via Fenerbahce
- Fenerbahce’s new transfer, German midfielder Mesut Ozil (R), takes part in his first training session with the team on January 24, 2021, in Istanbul. – Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has joined Fenerbahce on a three-and-a-half year deal after last playing for the Gunners in March, both clubs announced on January 24. (Photo by Ozan KOSE / AFP)
- Fenerbahce’s new transfer, German midfielder Mesut Ozil (L), takes part in his first training session with the team on January 24, 2021, in Istanbul. – Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has joined Fenerbahce on a three-and-a-half year deal after last playing for the Gunners in March, both clubs announced on January 24. The 32-year-old German was omitted from Arsenal’s Premier League and Europa League squads this season and his reported deal on a weekly salary of £350,000 ($475,000) was set to expire at the end of the current campaign. (Photo by Ozan KOSE / AFP)
- Fenerbahce’s new transfer, German midfielder Mesut Ozil (C), takes part in his first training session with the team on January 24, 2021, in Istanbul. – Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has joined Fenerbahce on a three-and-a-half year deal after last playing for the Gunners in March, both clubs announced on January 24. The 32-year-old German was omitted from Arsenal’s Premier League and Europa League squads this season and his reported deal on a weekly salary of £350,000 ($475,000) was set to expire at the end of the current campaign. (Photo by Ozan KOSE / AFP) (Photo by OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images)
- Fenerbahce’s new transfer, German midfielder Mesut Ozil (R), takes part in his first training session with the team on January 24, 2021, in Istanbul. – Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has joined Fenerbahce on a three-and-a-half year deal after last playing for the Gunners in March, both clubs announced on January 24. (Photo by Ozan KOSE / AFP)
- Fenerbahce’s new transfer, German midfielder Mesut Ozil (R), takes part in his first training session with the team on January 24, 2021, in Istanbul. – Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has joined Fenerbahce on a three-and-a-half year deal after last playing for the Gunners in March, both clubs announced on January 24. (Photo by Ozan KOSE / AFP)
- Fenerbahce’s new transfer, German midfielder Mesut Ozil (R), takes part in his first training session with the team on January 24, 2021, in Istanbul. – Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has joined Fenerbahce on a three-and-a-half year deal after last playing for the Gunners in March, both clubs announced on January 24. (Photo by Ozan KOSE / AFP)
- Fenerbahce’s new transfer, German midfielder Mesut Ozil (R), takes part in his first training session with the team on January 24, 2021, in Istanbul. – Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has joined Fenerbahce on a three-and-a-half year deal after last playing for the Gunners in March, both clubs announced on January 24. (Photo by Ozan KOSE / AFP)
- Fenerbahce’s new transfer, German midfielder Mesut Ozil (R), takes part in his first training session with the team on January 24, 2021, in Istanbul. – Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has joined Fenerbahce on a three-and-a-half year deal after last playing for the Gunners in March, both clubs announced on January 24. (Photo by Ozan KOSE / AFP)
- Fenerbahce’s new transfer, German midfielder Mesut Ozil (R), takes part in his first training session with the team on January 24, 2021, in Istanbul. – Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has joined Fenerbahce on a three-and-a-half year deal after last playing for the Gunners in March, both clubs announced on January 24. (Photo by Ozan KOSE / AFP)
- Fenerbahce’s new transfer, German midfielder Mesut Ozil (R), takes part in his first training session with the team on January 24, 2021, in Istanbul. – Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has joined Fenerbahce on a three-and-a-half year deal after last playing for the Gunners in March, both clubs announced on January 24. (Photo by Ozan KOSE / AFP)
- Fenerbahce’s new transfer, German midfielder Mesut Ozil (R), takes part in his first training session with the team on January 24, 2021, in Istanbul. – Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has joined Fenerbahce on a three-and-a-half year deal after last playing for the Gunners in March, both clubs announced on January 24. (Photo by Ozan KOSE / AFP)
Fenerbahce’s next match is on Saturday, 30 January against Rizespor. The game kicks-off at 4pm (UK time).