Mesut Ozil is planning to see out his contract at Arsenal, with the German revealing that it is his intention to remain with the Gunners “this season and next”.
In the summer of 2021, the World Cup winner will see his current deal at Emirates Stadium expire.
A lucrative agreement signed in January 2018 has generated much debate in north London.
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Many have suggested that the funds invested in Ozil could have been better used elsewhere, especially as the 31-year-old has struggled for form since putting pen to paper.
There have, however, been encouraging signs since Mikel Arteta inherited the managerial reins from Unai Emery.