Mesut Özil is one of Arsenal’s four captains. The German midfielder arrived at Arsenal in 2013 from Real Madrid for £42.5m and earns around £350,000-per-week or £18,200,000-per-year. Özil wears the number 10 shirt for Arsenal. The World Cup winner was born on October 15, 1988. He is married to Amine Gülşe.
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Emile Smith Rowe likely to get new shirt number
Emile Smith Rowe's shirt number looks set to change to the vacant number 10 shirt for the start of the new season.
Mesut Ozil gets first assist in 321 days and it’s delightful
Mesut Ozil's life in Turkey did not get off to the best start but with the season coming to a close, he has finally grabbed his first assist since his last game in an Arsenal shirt.
Mesut Ozil returns to play
Mesut Ozil returned to playing with Fenerbahce after rupturing his ankle ligaments at the start of March.
Arsenal continue to cover vast majority of Mesut Özil wages
Arsenal will continue to cover more than 90% of Mesut Özil's wages until this summer, even after his transfer to Fenerbahce.
How is Mesut Ozil doing at Fenerbahce?
Mesut Ozil finally brought the curtain down on his Arsenal career when he sealed a 'dream move' to Fenerbahce but it's been a bit of a nightmare since he signed.
Mesut Ozil invests in football club with Eva Longoria and Kate Upton
Mesut Ozil is apparently set to invest in the Mexican football club, Necaxa, along with Eva Longoria and Kate Upton.
Mesut Ozil on crutches
Mesut Ozil has been spotted on crutches with it is safe to say that his life in Turkey has not got off to the best start.
Arsenal responsible for nearly 50% of Premier League meals for vulnerable people
During the pandemic, Premier League clubs stepped up in various ways with Arsenal providing nearly half of all meals supplied for vulnerable people.
Former Gunner suffers ligament tear just months after leaving
Mesut Özil picked up an injury in his most recent appearance for Fenerbahce after going over on his ankle late in the game.
Stan Kroenke’s wealth drops $1.4bn as Arsenal chase a Woodman
Let's take a look at the Arsenal news and gossip from around the internet that didn't really seem to warrant articles all of their own.
6.5/10: Was Arsenal’s transfer window really that good?
With the 2020-21 winter transfer window coming to an end, let's see how well Arsenal have managed to go about their business over the past month, and whether they can be happy with their work as a whole.
Mesut Ozil: I will never play for Germany again
Mesut Ozil has said he will never play for Germany again as he looks forward to his new life in Turkey.
What Arsenal fans can expect from Martin Odegaard
What can Arsenal expect from the Norwegian prodigy Martin Ødegaard and why did he choose the Gunners over Real Sociedad or Ajax?
Mesut Özil to Fenerbahce was a transfer – not a free agent move
Mesut Özil reportedly technically joined Fenerbahce on a permanent transfer, not as a free agent after a contract termination.
Mesut Ozil medical and 1st training session photos
Mesut Ozil has already begun training with his new teammates as he gets ready for life in Turkey
Why some love and others hate mesut Ozil
Mesut Ozil divides opinion amongst fans and pundits alike, but why?
13 Arsene Wenger-era players remain at Arsenal
It has been quite the clearout and with Arsenal set to let Mesut Ozil leave for nothing, just who is left from Arsene Wenger's time at the club?
Why Meust Ozil will wear no. 67 at Fenerbahce
Mesut Ozil completed his move to Fenerbahce and will take the number 67 shirt and, if you're anything like me, you're probably going 'huh'?
Mesut Ozil will take 80% paycut
Mesut Ozil will reportedly take an 80% paycut when he signs for Fenerbahce according to reports.
What Arsene Wenger really thought about Mesut Ozil’s wages
Mesut Ozil is almost out Arsenal’s door and yet he’s still being blamed for what’s gone wrong at the club but there are many falsehoods doing the rounds.
Jack Wilshere on Mesut Ozil: It’s not nice
Jack Wilshere has expressed sympathy for the situation Mesut Ozil found himself in at Arsenal, comparing the German's plight to his own at West Ham.
Goodbye Mesut, Hello Emile!
A full house as Matthew, Anita, Stephen and special guest, Lana, bask in the warm glow of the second half performance against Newcastle.
Mikel Arteta admits what he thinks of Mesut Özil
Mikel Arteta has praised Mesut Özil's quality and 'big history' with Arsenal, as the 32-year-old prepares to leave for Fenerbahce.
Alexandre Lacazette makes Mesut Ozil shirt joke
Alexandre Lacazette has posted the infamous double Spiderman meme, joking that both he and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang want Mesut Ozil's number 10 shirt.
Mesut Ozil’s exit signals end of era
Mesut Ozil arrived at Arsenal, heralding a new era, but has he turned out to be the last remnants of the old one?
Arsenal and Özil reach agreement: Signing on Monday
Arsenal finally have an agreement with Mesut Özil to leave the club, reaching a compromise as he prepares to join Fenerbahce.
Journalist claims Mesut Özil sticking point emerges again
Contrary to reports in recent days, Christian Falk claims Mesut Özil will not give up his salary to move to Fenerbahce in the January window.
Mesut Özil willing to make this compromise in Arsenal exit talks
Mesut Özil is in ongoing talks with Arsenal to agree a deal to terminate his contract and willing to forgo a proportion of the money he is owed.
We are closer: Club president on move for Arsenal star
Fenerbahce president Ali Koc says Mesut Özil's transfer is closer than ever, but still might not happen if he can't resolve issues with Arsenal.
Mesut Özil’s brother drops major transfer hint
Mesut Özil's brother dropped a major hint about the Arsenal 32-year-old's future in the early hours of Sunday morning on social media.
Mesut Ozil company does not announce his move to Fenerbahce
Mesut Ozil seemingly announced a move to Fenerbahce using his One Unity account but it seems as if he just hasn't updated their handle and a troll got his hands on the old account.
Arsenal star in negotiations to terminate his contract
Mesut Özil is now in negotiations with Arsenal to terminate his contract early, allowing him to join a new club in the January window.
David Ornstein (& others) update on Arsenal exits inc Mesut Ozil
Mesut Özil appears to be closing in on a January transfer to Fenerbahce, though there are still details to iron out first.
39 Steps, Mesut Ozil and DC United
Mesut Ozil has reportedly received a 'serious' offer from DC United as the Washington side continue their efforts to sign the German who was in talks over an artisan coffee shop at their home stadium.
Arsenal star has agreement to leave Arsenal this month
Mesut Özil has an agreement in principle to leave Arsenal for Fenerbahce this month on a three-and-a-half-year deal, according to reports.
Episode 270: Arsenal rising as Big Sam is Grand Slammed
Matthew and Paul enjoy the forgotten feeling of 3 Arsenal wins in a row and positive goal difference, while celebrating the return of beautiful football.
Arsenal make subsidised offer to Juventus for outcast transfer
Juventus have been offered the chance to sign Mesut Özil in January with Arsenal subsidising his wages, according to a report.
Exiled duo Guendouzi & Özil send each other social media messages
Exiled duo Matteo Guendouzi and Mesut Özil exchanged messages on their social media accounts over the last couple of days.
Mesut Ozil to get loyalty bonus for seeing out Arsenal contract
Mesut Ozil will reportedly receive a loyalty bonus should he see out the full five years of his current Arsenal contract.
Mesut Özil’s Arsenal plan cleared up
Mesut Özil doesn't plan to leave Arsenal in the January transfer window, believing he'll be able to sign for a top club in the summer.