What's the crux of the matter?
Mesut Ozil being linked with a switch to Fenerbahce, either with an immediate January move or one in the summer.
Who ran the original story?
DHA - Demiroren News Agency, it's a Turkish media outlet founded over 20 years ago. Forgive the umlauts.
What are they reporting exactly?
That Mesut Ozil has a agreed a 3,5-year deal with Fenerbahce which starts immediately - but Arsenal will pay his current wages in full for the first 6 months. The German will earn €5m annually upon joining and will receive a €2,5m signing-on fee.
Were other clubs in the mix?
D.C. United from the MLS. They offered Ozil a better financial package, part of their shares and the possibility to influence how the team will be put together. Some rumours also said the German could have expanded his personal brand in the US better.
Why did he choose Fenerbahce then?
Well, the article in the DHA cites 3 reasons: good relationship with president Erdogan, a house in Istanbul and the influence of his wife Amine Gulse. Oh, they also mention Mesut being honoured to represent the club but then it's what they'd do anyway, wouldn't they?
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