The German is said to be one of the best-paid Arsenal players, whose income is estimated $ 450,000 per week. But he has not played for the first team since March and was already excluded from the Europa League squad for this season by coach Mikel Arteta.

Ozil “I’m really disappointed that I haven’t scored in the Premier League at the moment.” He said On social media.

“When signing my new contract in 2018, I pledged allegiance and loyalty to the club I love, Arsenal, and it saddens me that this has not been reciprocated.

“As I just discovered, loyalty is hard to come by nowadays. I’ve always tried to stay positive week to week that there might be a chance to get back into the team again soon. That’s why I’ve kept silence so far.”

“Before the Coronavirus was broken, I was really happy to develop under our new coach, Mikel Arteta – we were on a positive path and I would say my performance was really good. But then things changed, again, and I am no longer allowed to play football for Arsenal. .

What else can I say? London still feels at home, I still have many good friends on this team, and I still feel a strong bond with the fans of this club.

“Regardless of anything, I will continue to fight for my chance and I will not let my eighth season at Arsenal end this way. I can promise you that this difficult decision will not change anything in my mind – I will continue to train to the best of my ability and wherever possible use my voice against brutality.” For the sake of justice. “

Arsenal did not immediately comment when contacted by CNN

And while he had some success during his time in North London – three FA Cups and the Community Shield – the Premier League title proved elusive, meaning that 2004 was still the last time the club won the league.