Premier League Mesut Özil ‘deeply disappointed’ as Arsenal miss ‘loyalty’

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Mesut Özil has been axed from the squad of Arsenal for this Premier League season and the German midfielder took on social media calling for justice.

Mesut Özil can not play any competitive game with Arsenal this season. After being excluded from the Europa League squad, the 2014 World champion is now axed from the 25-man squad of Mikel Arteta for the Premier League.

“I’m really deeply disappointed by the fact that I have not been registered for the Premier League season for the time being,” Özil said in a long statement he disclosed on Wednesday.

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“Upon signing my new contract in 2018, I pledged my loyalty and allegiance to the club that I love, Arsenal, and it saddens me that this has not been reciprocated.”

Moreover, Özil said loyalty is rare to be found nowadays, highlighting the way he has been betrayed.

“As I have just found out, loyalty is hard to come by nowadays. I’ve always tried to remain positive from week to week that there’s maybe a chance to get back in the squad soon again. That’s why I kept silent so far.

“Before the coronavirus break I was really happy with the development under our new coach Mikel Arteta — we’ve been on a positive way and I would say my performances were on a really good level. But then things changed, again, and I was not longer allowed to play football for Arsenal.

“What else can I say? London still feels like home, I still have many good friends in this team, and I still feel a strong connection with the fans of this club.

“No matter what, I will keep fighting for my chance and not let my 8th season at Arsenal end like this. I can promise you that this hard decision won’t change anything in my mindset — I will continue to train as best as I can and wherever possible use my voice against inhumanity and for justice.” he added.


Aimé ATTI

Aimé ATTI is a bilingual journalist who breathes football and shares his passion on Africa Top Sports

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