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Mesut Ozil: Arsenal star signed new contract because of what Manchester United did
MESUT OZIL has signed a new contract with Arsenal because of Manchester United’s treatment of him.
Mesut Ozil enjoys a stroll around London
Arsenal have announced Ozil has signed a new contract that will tie him to the club until 2021 and see him become their highest-earner on wages of £350,000 a week.
The Germany international’s decision to stay at the Emirates has come as a surprise with many expecting him to join Manchester United as a free agent in the summer.
But the Manchester Evening News claim he has penned a contract extension with the Gunners because of what United did to him during negotiations.
It is said United were in talks with Ozil about a move in the summer.
The Red Devils already raided Arsenal for one star last month, swapping Henrikh Mkhitaryan to secure the signature of Alexis Sanchez.
Mesut Ozil: Arsenal star was greeted with a wall of silence by Manchester United
But the MEN say United were never seriously interested in bringing Ozil to Old Trafford.
It is said they greeted him with a wall of silence when Ozil wanted to know what their decision was.
And when United failed to get in touch, the 29-year-old ultimately decided to stay put.
Ozil has since taken to Twitter to explain why he decided to stay at Arsenal - and why negotiations over a new contract took so long.
"Proud to announce: I signed dat thing….three more years with Arsenal!” he said.
Mesut Ozil: Arsenal star snubbed Manchester United to stay at the Emirates
"It's been one of the most important decisions of my footballing career and that's why I had to think hard and talk with everyone who's important to me…good things take time!
"In the end I let my heart decide.
"As I always said, I feel at home here and I'm highly motivated to achieve big things in the next few years. Once a Gunner, always a Gunner!"
Ozil’s first game for Arsenal since the deal will be their 5.30pm match against Everton on Saturday.
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