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Real Madrid boss Ancelotti takes fresh swipe at Arsenal's Ozil over "character"

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has taken another dig at Mesut Ozil, insisting Angel di Maria is the more valuable player. Ancelotti claims t Ozil was sold to Arsenal because of his preference for Argentine Di Maria.

"Yes, that was a football decision," Ancelotti said, ESPN report.

"For the balance of the team I preferred to have Di Maria.

"He has less quality than Ozil but I wanted him for his character and his help for the team.

"With Bale's arrival I believe it is more important to have Di Maria than Ozil, looking at the balance of the team."

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