Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
NOW OZIL’S CRYING OFF
MESUT OZIL’S relationship with Arsenal has reached breaking point after his latest cry-off.
Incredibly, Ozil has now missed as many games as he has played this season through either illness, a back injury, a
knee problem or being left out. Ozil, 30, who is Arsenal’s biggest earner on £350,000 a week, reported in sick for the win at Huddersfield, which will raise concerns as to why he is missing so many games.
He has made 18 appearances in all competitions this season, but has struggled under Unai Emery’s regime.
Arsenal would be open to offers on Ozil, whose contract expires in 2021, but his earnings will be a huge stumbling block.
It is a growing problem for the Gunners and his fitness and health are bound to come under further scrutiny this term.
Aaron Ramsey, 28, has signed a pre-contract with Juventus worth £200,000 a week AFTER TAX and will join them in the summer.
In an Instagram message to fans, he said: “You have been there through all the highs and lows. It is with a heavy heart that I leave after 11 incredible years.”