Mesut Ozil made his Arsenal debut against Sunderland [REUTERS]
The £42.4m midfielder enjoyed a stunning debut for the Gunners yesterday, while United failed to fire on all cylinders in their win over 10-man Crystal Palace.
The champions were linked with a last-ditch swoop but it was Arsenal who won the race to sign him.
Real boss Carlo Ancelotti said: "I've heard a lot of people talk about the departure of Ozil and now it's my turn to talk.
Nobody leaves Madrid if they don't want to leave
Carlo Ancelotti
"Nobody leaves Madrid if they don't want to leave.
"Ozil thought he had a lot of competition for places and asked to leave. It doesn't happen to everyone.
"The coaching staff's decision was to let Ozil leave.
"We received a good bid and everyone was satisfied. We wish him all the best."
United ended up signing Marouane Fellaini for £27.5m and were widely criticised by disgruntled Old Trafford fans.
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