January has gone from being one of the worst transfer windows to possibly the best for Arsenal fans. The North London side has made two quality signings in the form of Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, but the best news was saved for last.
Mesut Ozil has signed a new contract at Arsenal. This is according to several reliable sources which claim he has agreed to a new three-and-a-half year deal at the Emirates Stadium.
David Ornstein of BBC Sport writes that the German put pen to paper on his new deal on Wednesday. The Independent, on the other hand, claims that the contract has not yet been signed but has been agreed upon by the World Cup winner.
EXCLUSIVE: Mesut Ozil signs a new three-and-a-half year contract to remain at Arsenal until summer 2021. Becomes highest-paid player in club history on around £350k per week before tax. Deal agreed last weekend, signed at Colney this morning. Could take him to 8yrs at #AFC & 32yo pic.twitter.com/600XtVnbnH
— David Ornstein (@bbcsport_david) January 31, 2018
Whether it happens today or a few days later, this is a huge boost for a side that appeared destined to lose him for free. The 29-year-old was set to be out of contract in summer, with Man United tipped as favorite to sign him up in a Bosman transfer.
I swear Arsenal are just buying players that are hard to pronounce and spell. Their greatest piece of business today was keeping Ozil.
— Robbie (@Robbie_197) January 31, 2018
OHHH YESSSSSSSS
— Chris Dixön (@chrismd10) January 31, 2018
Ozil new contract + Aubameyang + Mkhitaryan is so much better than we could have expected - you could argue that's a strong improvement.
Particularly looking forward to our 4-0-6 formation. https://t.co/w4zaQXMEj4
Arsenal sign Aubameyang and Ozil signs a new contract until 2021.
— 1886 (@1886_blog) January 31, 2018
Best. Day. Ever.
United fans:-
— P™ (@Cechque) January 31, 2018
1. Ozil will be a great signing for united.
2. Ozil is a winner & wants to move to united.
3. Ozil loves Mou & wants to play for him
4. Ozil,Pogba, Sanchez.. we have the best team in the league
Ozil:- pic.twitter.com/UgpWFoYVjg
I'm gonna ignore the Swansea result and only see the positives of this week.
— Abubakar Hussein (@awesomehabibi) January 31, 2018
Mkhitaryan
Aubameyang
Ozil extension (if true)
The perfect morning motivation. Have a great day ahead Arsenal fans.
Remember, there is always light at the end of every dark tunnel.
Ozil turned down astronomical offers from China before committing to Arsenal. His renewal coupled with Auba & Mkhi arrivals are a massive boost for everyone at #afc. pic.twitter.com/UnhZiwIK9J
— Chris Wheatley (@ChrisWheatley_) January 31, 2018
To sign Ozil long term, Mkhitaryan and Aubameyang is excellent business by The Arsenal.
— Darren (@DarrenArsenal1) January 31, 2018
Wondering why Gooners are happy about Ozil's new deal? Here's why:
1006 - Since he made his league debut in August 2006, Mesut Ozil (1006) is the only player to have created over 1000 goalscoring chances within the big 5 European leagues. Class. pic.twitter.com/epqlZHgO3Y
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) January 31, 2018
He will thus remain with Wenger’s side until 2021. Additionally, he is now the club’s highest-paid player and will become one of the highest earners in the Premier League. The former Real Madrid ace will pocket $496,000 (£350,000) per week before tax.
Club record signing Aubameyang was a sign that the League Cup finalist has a bright future, which was a huge factor in convincing Ozil to stay. Now, the Gunners can unleash Mesut, Henrikh, and Pierre-Emerick on other teams for seasons to come.
