I will leave Arsenal when my deal expires in 2021-Ozil

Arsenal playmaker, Mesut Ozil, has insisted he will only leave when his current deal expires in 2021.

Ozil has been heavily linked with a January exit from the Emirates, after starting only one league game this season.

Emery has offered few assurances to Ozil over his long-term future, but the German insists his future remains in North London.

Asked whether he would be leaving the club, Ozil told the Athletic: “No. I have a contract until the summer of 2021 and I will be staying until then.

“You can go through difficult times, like this, but there is no reason to run away and I’m not going to. I’m here until at least 2021.

“I said that Arsene Wenger was a big factor in me joining Arsenal — and he was — but ultimately I signed for the club. Even when Arsene announced he was leaving, I wanted to stay because I love playing for Arsenal and that’s why I’ve been here for six years.