The agent of Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has categorically denied that his client will leave the Gunners either this January or in the summer.
The German has a contract that keeps him at the north London club until 2021 and Dr. Erkut Sogut says that he intends to stay for the duration of that contract. And perhaps even longer.
Ozil has started just 12 Premier League games this season and is currently sidelined with a knee injury; coach Unai Emery insists that he has a part to play and has often made him captain.
Dr Sogut told Goal: “I would prefer not to speak publicly about Mesut’s situation but, given the recent speculation linking him with a move away from Arsenal, I do feel it is important to provide some clarity, so we can end this and focus on football.
“Mesut signed a new contract last January, because he saw his future at Arsenal, and nothing has changed in his mind.
“Mesut is 100 per cent committed to Arsenal Football Club.
“He loves the club, shares its values and does not want to be anywhere else.
“He is proud to wear the shirt and honoured to represent Arsenal on and off the pitch.
“He takes his responsibilities – including being selected as one of the captains this season – very seriously and has a great relationship with his team-mates, the staff and fans.”