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*Alim Ozturk has described his two-year spell on Wearside as a ‘pleasure and honour’ after he was among five players to be released by Sunderland.
The 27-year-old ex-Hearts centre-back was signed by
Jack Ross in the summer of 2018 and he is now looking for a new club after his spell on Wearside came to an end.
Posting on Instagram, Ozturk wrote: “I want to say thanks to everyone for their support the last 2 years and wish this beautiful club @ sunderlandafcofficial all the best in the future.
“It's time for a new chapter. It was a pleasure and honour for me, thanks again”