Alim Ozturk posts this message for 'beautiful club' Sunderland after release
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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.
Sunderland are rebuilding again ahead of a third attempt at winning promotion from League One.
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Hide AdPosting 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.
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![Alim Ozturk has left Sunderland after two years.](/img/placeholder.png)
“It's time for a new chapter. It was a pleasure and honour for me, thanks again 👍🔴⚪”
Jack Baldwin, Duncan Watmore, Joel Lynch and Ethan Robson have also left.
Sunderland are hopeful of retaining the services of Jon McLaughlin, Chris Maguire and Tom Flanagan.