Mainz have expressed their surprise after Anwar El Ghazi took to social media to clarify his stance on the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
The former Aston Villa and PSV star was recently suspended from training and matchdays at the German club after he made a pro-Palestine post on social media - which he swiftly deleted.
There had been speculation that the player was set for a termination of his contract, but was set for a return to the club who said they 'had engaged in an in-depth conversation' with the player and distanced themselves from his original statement.