Fenerbahce new coach Jorge Jesus calls for 'The end of the Ozil era'

The former

and

playmaker's return to Turkey has been far from idyllic, with the 33-year-old and colleague Ozan Tufan both being locked out of the first team picture in March.

There had been conjecture that Jesus' hiring as a manager might help Ozil, but the seasoned Portuguese head coach has put a stop to any such anticipation, telling a press conference at his presentation that while Ozil has a "great history in Turkey," it's important for Fenerbahce to push on to a new era. 

"He had his time, his space," Jesus said. "He has a beautiful history in Turkey, nobody can take it away from him. He is a well-known player around the world. But I will follow exactly what was the end of the Ozil era.

"The most important thing here is not the coach Jorge Jesus, the most important thing here is not the player Ozil, the most important thing here is not any player. The most important thing here is Fenerbahce and it is from there that I build my ideas and the players who come to work with me."

Ozil had voiced optimism that his career may be restarted in

, despite the fact that he alleged he had not been paid for his six months there, but it looks the midfielder will not be granted his request, and will instead seek a new club. 

"Recently, I have had to make a statement regarding the allegations made about my career," Ozil tweeted. "I had completed my career goal by signing a three-and-a-half-year contract with Fenerbahce, my childhood love, without even getting paid for the first six months.

"I repeat with emphasis; I will not end my career in a team other than Fenerbahce. For the duration of my contract, my only goal is to sweat our Cubuklu jersey. This decision is very clear and final.

"As per the requirements of professional life, if our management takes a decision about me, I will only respect this attitude. I will work hard and always keep myself ready. As I always say, the main thing is Fenerbahce. With my love and respect to the great Fenerbahce fans."

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