Published 16:23 IST, November 11th 2020

Arsenal fans ask for Mesut Ozil's Arsenal return after midfielder's latest workout video

Arsenal fans appealed to the club to include Mesut Ozil in the squad after the midfielder's workout videos from a private training session went viral.

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Despite t being part of Arsenal’s Premier League and Europa League squads this season, Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has continued to keep fit by training on his own. midfielder had vowed to continue training and fight for his chance and has been regularly posting clips of himself working out.

32-year-old is also seen supporting Arsenal via social media, with Mesut Ozil giving his opinion and predictions ahead of club’s games this season. After latest Mesut Ozil workout video went viral, fans have appealed to club to get classy midfielder back into Arsenal squad.

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Mesut Ozil workout video goes viral as fans call for player’s return

German took to social media to share a video of his private training session, wherein midfielder is seen working outdoors. Mesut Ozil looked to be keeping his core fit as he performed exercises, with midfielder also using a kettle ball while exercising. This is t first time Mesut Ozil has shared his workout videos. Arsenal player had earlier shared a clip of him training with weights in gym.

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After Mesut Ozil workout videos went viral, many fans asked club to register midfield wizard in Premier League and Europa League. Many used hashtag “Free Ozil” to voice ir opinion, as y admitted that y need midfielder back in side. While referring to Mesut Ozil’s workout videos, Arsenal fans tweeted that y can't wait to see midfielder back on pitch.

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Why is Mesut Ozil t playing?

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta recently discussed Mesut Ozil’s absence, with Spaniard talking about how he tried his best to give German midfielder a chance at club. Mikel Arteta said that he gave Ozil as many opportunities as he could, claiming that he has been patient and fair with former Real Madrid man. While re is clear reason behind Ozil's removal from squad, many reasons have been speculated as to why he does t play for Arsenal anymore.

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One of suggestions is that Ozil's political stance in recent times has t gone down well with Arsenal board. Mesut Ozil is kwn to be close friends with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, while he has also taken to social media to criticise China in past.

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Mesut Ozil’s political associations have proved to be problematic for London club, with many suggesting that same has been a major reason behind Ozil’s exclusion from squad. Ar reason suggested that midfielder’s below-par performances in recent times have led to his removal from Arsenal side

How much is Mesut Ozil contract worth?

Despite t being part of squad, Mesut Ozil is highest earner at club with a weekly w of £350,000 a week. His annual salary of £18.2 million means he earns a whopping £5 million per year more than star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

midfielder’s earnings from football have meant that Mesut Ozil has a net worth of $120 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. Mesut Ozil contract has also been touted as a reason behind player’s exclusion, with many suggesting that fact Mesut Ozil refused to take a pay cut to help club during COVID-19 pandemic didn’t go down well with Arsenal hierarchy.

Disclaimer: above Mesut Ozil net worth and Mesut Ozil contract information is sourced from various websites and media reports. website does t guarantee 100% accuracy of figures.

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16:22 IST, November 11th 2020