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Arsenal star Mesut Ozil spotted in Istanbul with former Miss Turkey as he enjoys extended break from training

Mesut Ozil looks to be thoroughly enjoying the extended break handed to him by Arsene Wenger.

The Arsenal midfielder was permitted extra time off after enduring a poor run of form for the Gunners and he has taken the opportunity to fly to Turkey.

Ozil, who is of Turkish descent, was photographed leaving a restaurant alongside Amine Gulse, a former winner of the Miss Turkey beauty pageant in 2014.

Gulse is a 23-year-old Swedish-born model who has also starred in a Turkish television series.

Mesut Ozil was photographed leaving a trendy Istanbul restaurant alongside Amine Gulse
Mesut Ozil was photographed leaving a trendy Istanbul restaurant alongside Amine Gulse
The German star has been handed an extended rest by Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger
The German star has been handed an extended rest by Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger

The pair, who have confirmed they are just friends, were also spotted together last week dining out at Novikov back in central London.