13.01.2026 23:51
Former Fenerbahçe football player Mesut Özil spoke about Matteo Guendouzi's transfer. Özil praised Guendouzi, stating that the French player is the right transfer for Fenerbahçe, that he proved himself in the derby, and that this squad has the potential to win a trophy in Europe.
Former Fenerbahçe star Mesut Özil evaluated the new transfer Matteo Guendouzi, who joined the yellow-navy team from Lazio.
''HE PROVED HIMSELF"
Mesut Özil, who said that Guendouzi, his former teammate from Arsenal, is very talented, stated, "Guendouzi is really a very good football player, an important star. I wish him success at Fenerbahçe. He already proved himself in the first match against Galatasaray. He showed everyone what kind of player he is."
"A PLAYER WITH DIFFERENT QUALITIES"
Stating that it was the right transfer for Fenerbahçe, Mesut Özil said, "He is a player who runs, fights, and has different qualities. Guendouzi will be very effective for the team both in defense and attack."
"IT'S IMPORTANT TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN EUROPE"
Commenting on Domenico Tedesco as well, the former footballer said, "His contribution to the team has been positive. Fenerbahçe has very talented players, they have built a nice squad. We saw it in the last match against Galatasaray. There was positive play and correct football in the derby. The harmony and energy within the team are at a high level. It is important to be successful in Europe and lift trophies. I hope they will be successful in Europe."