Mesut Ozil agrees to pay Arsenal mascot Gunnersaurus' salary; receives praise from fans

Gunnersaurus, a mascot that has been a prominent figure at Emirates since 1993, was recently abandoned amid absence of fans due to coronavirus pandemic. Jerry Quy, man behind mascot, was told by club that he h lost his job. However, Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has come to Arsenal mascot’s rescue, ensuring that Quy continues to entertain Gunners.

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Mesut Ozil agrees to pay Arsenal mascot Gunnersaurus' salary 

Quy has been man behind Arsenal mascot, a character that came into being in 1993. Since n, he has been spotted in every Arsenal game, wearing a disaur costume. Arsenal h recently sacked Quy, citing absence of fans in stiums. decision prompted angry reactions from club fans.

Mesut Ozil took to Twitter to express his displeasure at club’s decision to abandon Arsenal mascot. former Real Mrid superstar went to offer to pay his complete salary as far as he’s a player at club. Ozil furr informed Quy to continue entertaining Gunners.

Fans react to Mesut Ozil's anuncement

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Mesut Ozil salary makes him highest-paid Gunner 

Mesut Ozil salary, estimated at £350,000-per-week, makes him  highest-paid player at Arsenal. Although he didn’t agree to a pay-cut a few months ago, citing financial losses incurred during coronavirus lockdown, midfielder has w me up for it by offering to pay Gunnersaurus’ salary in full.

However, Arsenal mascot is t only person associated with club, who was me redundant amid COVID-19 crisis. In August, club hierarchy anunced 55 redundancies owing to financial crisis. But, Gunnersaurus wasn’t included in list, because of his role as a part-time employee.

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Arsenal mascot still t extinct

According to ESPN, Arsenal mascot is t extinct. In fact, he will return to action once authorities permit return of fans in stium. However, re’s still clarity on when fans will be allowed to return to stiums.

Meanwhile, Ozil has seen a downfall at Emirates, more so under Mikel Arteta. 2014 World Cup winner with Germany hasn’t played with Arsenal since March 7. He was me available on transfer market this summer, but agreement to be reached. His contract ends next year and is set to become a free nt next summer.

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Im courtesy: Mesut Ozil Twitter