In the statement, 'Los Blancos' "categorically" deny "that the president Florentino Pérez or any club employee has anything to do with any story published in a Madrid newspaper about the player Mesut Özil".
The report in question was printed by Madrid daily 'ABC', which later clarified that the story had come from "diverse sources, but not from the Real Madrid president". "No one from the club made any interview or statement about this matter", it continued.
Özil Snr's comments came during an interview with German tabloid 'Bild', in which Mesut's father holds Florentino Pérez responsible for making his son a "scapegoat" by spreading lies in the Spanish media.
"Real Madrid regrets that this story, which had nothing to do with Real Madrid, has provoked a reaction from the player's father which does not reflect the truth of the matter and is completely out of order", the 'Los Blancos' statement continues.
Finally, the club also sought to "once again express its gratitude and affection for Mesut Özil, whom we wish the best of luck in the future".
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