Arsenal fans have been reacting to Mesut Ozil’s first goal for Fenerbahce – and first for anyone after more than 18 months.
What’s the story?
The former Germany international scored his side’s second goal as Fenerbahce inched past Adana Demirspor in their opening league game of the season.
Ozil has endured a hellish past 18 months or so. He was frozen out at Arsenal by Mikel Arteta last season until his move to Turkey during the January transfer window.
However, the club continued to pay the star until the end of his contract, which expired at the end of June.
His time with Fenerbahce has been shattered by injury. Until yesterday, the attacking midfielder had failed to score in 11 appearances for the Super Lig outfit.
Ozil’s wait for a goal is a sign of decline that started in latter Arsenal years
Of all the players to have arrived and departed the Emirates Stadium over the years, few have suffered like the former Germany international.
Ozil’s goal is a sign of his decline, which started during his latter years with Arsenal.
From the moment he signed his £350,000-per-week contract, it appeared as though the playmaker was in free fall.
However, some fans on Twitter seemed happy for Ozil after he found the back of the net at last…
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