Mesut Özil in a birthday interview with Yeni Safak Sport, in Turkey:
Q: "What is the scenario for you in Arsenal now? Why are you not in the squad"
MÖ: " It is unknown to me. I go to training, I train, I talk to my teammates. I talk to the coaches But the manager gives no indication. When it is time for the match I am not in the squad. It is unsettling. I am talked to and accepted by everyone at the club but the manager. I play well one game then I am dropped. I have to accept that continue.”
Q: "So will you move on? Fenerbaçhe perhaps? Inter Milan?"
MÖ: " No. I joined a
Arsenal when I was 24. I have fought for 6 years for the cannon, I am 31 and don't intend to stop fighting. We have so many brilliant players. In midfield, Joe, Matteo, Granit, Lucas
In the front Auba, Reiss, Bukayo, Gabi, Nico, Eddie. In the back Calum, Rob, David, Hector, Tierney, Seo. I will be a part of this. I will never give up. It is not in my nature. I do not get deterred. I was rejected as a kid for having a Turkish name. I persevere"