Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker is sorry to see Lukas Podolski leave.
Podolski signed for Galatasaray earlier this summer.
Mertesacker told transfermarkt.de: "It is a shame to lose Lukas as a team-mate.
"His left foot is a weapon which I did not see with many players.
"On his day, he can still make the difference. I wish him good luck in Turkey."