Mesut Ozil contract: Arsenal’s number 10 has fans tweeting for joy as Arsene Wenger gets Gooners’ seal of approval
German reportedly gets favourite shirt after signing lucrative new contract – and there's little sympathy for Jack Wilshere
ARSENAL fans are jumping for joy after Mesut Ozil was reportedly handed the number 10 shirt by Arsene Wenger.
The German playmaker has signed a lucrative new contract, according to newspaper , and will finally be able to wear his favourite jersey.
Jack Wilshere used to wear the 10 before being packed off to Bournemouth on loan, but Gooners everywhere reckon Wenger has made the right choice.
Ozil had less than two years to run on his old deal, leading to speculation he was planning a grand exit at the end of the current campaign.
But by signing fresh terms, the midfielder clearly believes Arsenal are going places following an impressive start to the season.
Alexis Sanchez is also running out of time on his contract, but Ozil’s latest move could tempt the Chilean to follow suit.
And supporters admit they’re delighted to see their key man finally handed the number of his dreams, with one tweeting: “Definitely getting Ozil 10 on back of my shirt next season, buzzing.”
Another said: “If Ozil does get number 10 it doesn’t mean anything for Wilshere and AFC. Lad’s Arsenal through and through. Will just choose another number.”
One excited fan added: “Hope the rumour about Ozil signing a new contract and taking the no.10 shirt is true, be pure buzzing.”
However, there didn’t appear to be too much sympathy for Wilshere’s loss, with one support tweeting: “If Ozil is getting #10, that’s it for Wilshere at Arsenal.
Another said: “News that Mesut Ozil has signed a new contract and will get the #10 shirt is amazing! Sorry Jack, Arsene doesn’t have 20 more years.”
A final fan added: “I’m now imagining Alexis, Xhaka and Perez pinning Wilshere against the wall while Ozil cuts the #10 off Wilsh’s shirt and puts it on his own.”
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