Fenerbache president Ali Koc has issued an update on the Turkish club's deal to sign Mesut Ozil on a free transfer from Arsenal.
The German World Cup winner travelled to Istanbul last weekend after reaching an agreement with the Gunners to end his contract prematurely.
However, while the deal has been tied up, official confirmation and the signing have been held up due to a mandatory quarantine period for Ozil.
The end is in sight though, with Koc revealing that, if all goes to plan, Ozil's unveiling in Istanbul will take place on Tuesday.
"Other clubs wanted [him] but Mesut Özil's heart was in our hands. Mesut has no injuries. According to the legislation in England, he trained with the A team, although he was not on the list," he said at a Council of the Board meeting.
"There was a quarantine period. After that, there will be signature transactions. We are waiting for Mesut Özil's first training session tomorrow night. We will not decide when to play, the coach will decide.
"However, when I spoke to his old coach, he said 'It takes 3-4 weeks'. Probably after 2 weeks he will start playing games slowly. I hope I am not mistaken. If everything goes well, we are planning the signature day on Tuesday. ''
Koc also spoke about the option to sign Ozil and the breakdown of his time at Arsenal, adding: We took steps to connect Mesut Özil with our colours. Their talents and achievements are obvious. I do not even open discussions.
"He had a problem with Arsenal, and his bonds broke. We have also seen this. A dream is very close to coming true right now. Özil's records, his mind and skill are all obvious.
"However, as with some footballers, Mesut Özil is more than just a footballer.
