Ozil wants to stay at Fenerbache in spite of suspension - says agent

Despite being kept out of the first-team equation, Mesut Ozil is pleased with

and wishes to stay, according to his representative. 

Erkut Sogut claims that Ozil's devotion to the

heavyweights remains unaffected and that he is ready to return as soon as the problem is settled. 

Last month, the former Arsenal midfielder was dropped from the team, along with Turkey player Ozan Tufan, for no apparent reason. 

Sogut claims that, under the rules of his contract, Ozil is permitted to continue practicing with the first team, but that he preferred to practice alone with Tufan to prevent more conflict.

"Mesut has the right to continue with the team as per the article in his contract,” he told 

 “He can train with the team even if he is out of the squad.

“However, Mesut did not want to make it difficult in the current environment. He does not want to leave Ozan alone, so he trains with him.

"This is the logical thing right now due to the sad events with the coach. A final decision is currently expected. This is a precautionary decision, so he is considered on leave.

“We will look at what will happen after the final decision and act accordingly. This is something that happens in football.”

Fenerbahce have stated that the 33-year-old's suspension was not due to unpaid salaries, despite rumors earlier this month that he had gone on protest. 

Sogut echoes this opinion, revealing that Ozil played for free for his first six months at the club after moving from Arsenal in January 2021, and so was his passion to play for the club.

“He signed for Fenerbahce for three-and-a-half years, he played six months for free. He did not even earn money from January until the end of the season,” Sogut added. “He emphasized his love for Fenerbahce by saying: 'It doesn't matter.'

"Mesut will not go anywhere, nor does he plan to go anywhere. There are two years until the end of his contract. He will continue here as a Fenerbahce player.”

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