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Hector Bellerin reveals everyone knew Mesut Ozil would stay at the club because the playmaker 'loves Arsenal'

Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin reveals he was never worried that Mesut Ozil would leave the club.

There had been speculation that Ozil would follow Alexis Sanchez and leave in January with his contract initially running out in the summer.

However, the German signed a new improved deal which will tie him to the Gunners until 2021.

u00a0Mesut Ozil signed a new contract at Arsenal until 2021 despite speculation of him leavingu00a0
Mesut Ozil signed a new contract at Arsenal until 2021 despite speculation of him leaving
Hector Bellerin (left) insists Ozil was always going to stay because he 'loves Arsenal'
Hector Bellerin (left) insists Ozil was always going to stay because he 'loves Arsenal'

Speaking to Arsenal's club website, Bellerin revealed there was never any doubt that Ozil would leave.