Published 22:40 IST, October 14th 2020
Arsenal save millions by axing Mesut Ozil to reserves after infamous fall-out with Arteta
Arsenal are set to save millions by Mikel Arteta's decision to freeze out Mesut Ozil. Ozil has a special clause in his contract which expires in 2021.
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As per latest reports, Arsenal are set to save millions by Mikel Arteta's decision to freeze out Mesut Ozil. Mesut Ozil is Gunners' best-paid player, earning £350,000-a-week as a basic salary, yet ex-German international hasn't played a minute since restart of football post coronavirus pandemic with Arteta leaving Ozil out of his Europa League squ.
In order to save a lot Arsenal do need to get rid of Mesut Ozil, however, Arteta's decision does save a lot of money for Arsenal. player, as per Athletic, is due for bonuses for every appearance he makes owing to a clause in contract he signed in January 2018. Mesut Ozil has me it clear time and time again though that he will t be leaving rth London until his contract expires in summer of 2021.
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Wenger believes Mesut Ozil needs to play eir at Arsenal or elsewhere, hinting player could be in his prime
Mesut Ozil is into final year of his Arsenal contract and former boss Arsene Wenger too believes he should try to leave. "I feel it is a waste for him. Firstly because he's in years where a player of his talent can produce most and it's a waste for club as well because he's a super talent, a creative talent that in final third can create that killer pass. He's been record player of assists, so you have to find a way to get him involved again" he told speaking to BBC Sport.
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Arsene Wenger also stated about play se days and how it h to do with 'German Zidane'. " way football is going at moment its quick counter-pressing, quick transitions and everybody plays same. It's kicked out players like Mesut Ozil. Although let's t forget who this guy is. A world champion who has played at Real Mrid," Wenger ded.
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player is also likely to be omitted from 25-man Premier League squ, alrey having been left out of Europa League squ. player did receive offers from abro including Qatar and Saudi Arabia but has turned down opportunity to move, staying amant to see out his contract with Arsenal. Arsenal returns to action this weekend as y face Manchester City in Premier League.
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Im credits: Mesut Ozil Instagram
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22:40 IST, October 14th 2020