Mesut Ozil reveals the extensive team who convinced him to finally sign new Arsenal deal in heartfelt message
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After the drawn out saga leading up to his signing a new Arsenal deal, Mesut Ozil made sure fans know how much it means to him - now the playmaker's aimed his gratitude at those closest to him.
The German international's announcement on Thursday after signing a contract until 2021, which involves a massive pay rise up to £350,000-a-week, explained how it was "one of the most important decisions of my footballing career".
He continued: "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!”
In his latest tribute after securing his future in north London, he looks closer to home - starting with his brother Mutlu and agent Dr Erkut Sögüt.
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"After signing my new contract with @Arsenal it's time to say 'thank you'," he posted on his social media channels on Friday
"I'm blessed to have a loyal team standing behind me and helping me in making the right decisions.
"First of all thanks to my family in Germany and especially my mum - without her love and prayers I wouldn’t be where I am today.
(Image: Mesut Ozil/Twitter)
"'Teşekkürler' (thank you in Turkish) to my brother Mutlu Özil and my agent and lawyer Dr Erkut Sögüt who always advise me from a familiar and a professional side.
"Thanks to my friends at Ozil Marketing who keep visiting me here in London and making my life easier this way.
"And "Danke" (thank you in German) to my press and media team at @weplayforward for being available for me 24/7."