Iniesta: Why Real Madrid let Ozil go

Real Madrid have admitted that Gareth Bale has a "small chronic disc protrusion" in his back but have denied a report that he has suffered a spinal disc hernia or that there is any risk of him being forced to have surgery. After Marca report about Bale's back problem, more and more Real Madrid fans miss Ozil,

             

Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniestahas also confused why Real Madrid would let Ozil go,"Ozil leave Real Madrid? I'm very confused about it. Ozil is one of those who understand soccer now. But they have their reasons."

Iniesta also told Cadena Ser's El Largueroradio programme he is not worried about his ongoing contract negotiations, insisting he expects to sign a new deal.

Per ESPNFC's Dermot Corrigan, Iniesta told the show money is not in his thinking when it comes to renewing, but rather that he would need to feel comfortable at the club.