As Mesut Özil's surprise transfer continues to steal headlines and jersey sales from Los Blancos, and Madrid players and fans speak out in protest of Özil's move to Arsenal, disgraceful damage control has begun at Bernabéu. It was bad enough when Madrid president Pérez tried to shush the fans at Bale's grandiose introduction--now he's trying to convince them that Özil was distracted and unwanted within the club. Speaking through El Mundo, Madrid's daily tabloid, thinly-veiled Madrid have attacked Özil's character, claiming that the team was desperate to unload him due to his borderline behaviour. The article claims Özil spent every spare second of his time traveling to see his girlfriend, ex-Miss Venezuela Aida Yespica, coming back from his romantic sojourns unfit and unfocused. Özil is now in a relationship with pop star Mandy Capristo, who they claim went against the advice of their new club, who suggested they live in the countryside near Arsenal's London Colney training grounds, in favour of glamorous Chelsea in Central London. Hope to see you in the Champions League!
