Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil’s relationship with Unai Emery has broken down during the past couple of months and there have been several rumours that the player could move out this month.
Mesut Ozil started the season prominently under Arsenal’s new boss but as the season has rolled along the German has been forced to the bench and during the past couple of weeks, Ozil has found it really hard to get starts.
And his back injury during this very same period has not helped either.
Now with the transfer window reopening, many believe Unai Emery’s biggest job will be to offload Mesut Ozil so that the club do not have to shoulder the burden of his huge wages.
But recently Mesut Ozil’s representative, Dr Erkut Sogut had come out to clear the air – stating that the playmaker is fully committed towards the club.
“I would prefer not to speak publicly about Mesut’s situation, but given the recent speculation linking him with a move away from Arsenal, I do feel it is important to provide some clarity so we can end this and focus on football,” Sogut told Goal.
“Mesut signed a new contract last January because he saw his future at Arsenal and nothing has changed in his mind.
“He wants to stay for the duration of that contract and maybe even longer.
“Mesut is 100 per cent committed to Arsenal Football Club. He loves the club, shares its values and does not want to be anywhere else.
“He is proud to wear the shirt and honoured to represent Arsenal on and off the pitch. He takes his responsibilities – including being selected as one of the captains this season – very seriously and has a great relationship with his team-mates, the staff and fans.”
Fresh reports though are suggesting that Mesut Ozil will move out of the club but the transfer will not take place this month.
Both the player and the club have decided that they do not wish to part ways during the middle of the season and hence have chosen to put a lid on this whole debate until the end of May.
This is a win-win situation for both parties since Mesut Ozil will get some time to revive his career at Arsenal while the Gunners can attract a suitable buyer during the summer transfer window.
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