Reports in Spain claimed that Mesut Ozil would leave Arsenal if Arsene Wenger remains manager after this season.
Mesut Ozil himself says that’s baloney.
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We’ll trust the latter, though that isn’t to say people haven’t been known to lie or cover their tracks.
Ozil took to Twitter on Tuesday to show loyalty to the legendary French manager.
Have seen the media reports today. Arsène Wenger was a big reason for me joining Arsenal – this hasn’t changed! #Respect#AFC
— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) March 22, 2016
There had been rumors that Real Madrid might activate a $55 million buyback clause in Ozil’s contract, but that wouldn’t do much good if the German doesn’t want to leave the Emirates, would it?
