Another fine Mes for Ozil
difficult it is to adapt to life abroad, he was quick to send Welsh starlet Rabbi Matondo a message of support after he joined Dortmund’s neighbours Schalke from City for £11million last month.
Sancho said: “I’m going to see him very soon, comfort him and make him feel welcome, because he won’t have his normal friends around him. That’s what I had to go through when I first came to Germany. It hasn’t been easy.
“I’ve had to work for this. I’m just happy that it’s all working out.”
South London’s youngsters now also have a role model in Sancho, who grew up in Kennington.
He said. “For the kids in south London I hope I can give a positive message. I’m looking to do some interviews in schools where I can help them. I was where they are once upon a time. I think that would be nice for them to hear.”
When he does, Sancho will find out just how much hype he is generating back home.
Many of his social media clips – after every trick, assist and goal Sancho produces for Dortmund – go viral. He has caused such a stir because his progress has been spectacular, fully justifying his decision to leave City in the process.
Just 18 months after quitting the Etihad without a single senior appearance to his name, he returns to London tomorrow as one of the star attractions in Dortmund’s last16 first-leg tie against Spurs.
Sancho said:
“Playing in front of my family is something
I’ve always wanted to do since I was a young boy.
“I’d love to play in front of my hometown crowd, that’s why I can’t wait for the game.
“Everyone was messaging me saying, ‘I need a ticket!’
“I have about 30 tickets. Hopefully I can show London people what I’m about.” FROM BACK PAGE 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.
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