OFFICIAL: Mesut Özil joins Arsenal

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/german-international-ozil-joins-arsenal

Ozil, 24, joins Arsenal from Real Madrid where he made a total of 159 appearances in three years. During that time he won both La Liga and the Copa del Rey.
The attacking midfielder has been a long-term target and manager Arsène Wenger said: “We are extremely pleased to have signed Mesut Ozil. He is a great player, with proven quality at both club and international level. We have watched and admired him for some time as he has all the attributes I look for in an Arsenal player.

“I have said throughout the summer that we have been working hard to bring in top quality players to this football club. This has involved many many people across the Club and I have always had the full support of the Club in making decisions on the football side.

“Mesut is a top quality footballer who will be a fantastic addition to our talented squad. We are all looking forward to him joining up with us after his international matches with Germany and working with us as an Arsenal player.”

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis said: “This is an exciting day for all of us. We have signed a world-class player who is one of Europe’s brightest young talents.

“Mr Kroenke, our controlling owner, has always fully supported Arsène and the Club in making significant investments to strengthen our squad and to bring in talented players who fit our style and ambitions.

"Like all of us, Mr Kroenke wants to see Arsenal winning titles and trophies and he has absolute faith and belief in our manager to achieve that. We will continue to work towards that goal and look forward to an exciting season.”

Ozil joined his hometown club Schalke in 2006 at the age of 18 and, after spending two years with the Gelsenkirchen club, he made the move to Bundesliga side Werder Bremen in 2008. After making 71 appearances with Bremen, Ozil made the move to Real Madrid following impressive displays at the World Cup in South Africa. He has made 47 appearances for his country, scoring 17 goals.

Speaking after completing his medical in Germany, Ozil said: “I am thrilled to be joining a club of the stature of Arsenal and am looking forward to playing in the Premier League. It will be great for my own personal development as a player and I am particularly looking forward to working with Arsène Wenger.

“From our negotiations it is clear the Club has huge ambition and I look forward to being part of an exciting future.”

Everyone at Arsenal welcomes Mesut to the Club. The deal is subject to the completion of regulatory processes. His number will be announced via @Arsenal on Twitter shortly.

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So, are we pleased?

Brilliant, brilliant signing. I never thought Wenger and co. could pull this off.

Congrats g000ners  

            

Pinch me. Please. This is beyond words.

Massive signing. Massive statement of intent.

Pushed up our transfer window from 5/10 to 8/10 in my books.

Man utd Chelsea here we come

       

my favourite player to watch, now we have the best mf in pl

congrats guys.. im happy he went to a club like arsenal but still pissed out of my mind

Where's that Podolski face when I need it...            

This is just great. I never expected this. I will say more on this signing tomorrow. Just waiting for the window to close and then I'm off to bed.

just when Arsenal fans were about to be disappointed again, this is heck of a signing!!! great signing!!! congratulations!

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Welcome home Ozil. 

RG where ever you are.. You owe me a bottle of Jack.

seriously Gents is this true Wenger you evil Genius!!!!!

Jack Daniels wrote:RG where ever you are.. You owe me a bottle of Jack.

There are reports a naked Arsenal fan running around France, I think that's him. He has few Tattoos, Goallegacy and RealGunner, it must be him.

No thread for Emiliano Viviano, poor guy

Fantastic signing and congrats guys.

Even as a Barca fan, this guy is really special and I am glad I can now watch him freely without hoping he will fail for Barca's sake.

Straight into the team on the weekend I hope.

Oooh god! This is going to be Epic!

I'm actually quite shocked, I laughed at the idea of us signing Oezil

No one is happier than Giroud, he will break EPL records.lol