By Sami Mokbel for the Daily Mail
Published: 17:26 BST, 1 May 2019 | Updated: 22:30 BST, 1 May 2019
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Mesut Ozil insists he wants to stay at Arsenal next season despite the club’s desire to cash in and get their top earner off the wage bill.
The German, who earns £350,000 a week, is one of many star players Arsenal will put up for sale this summer as they look to raise funds for manager Unai Emery to spend in the transfer market.
Ozil will return to the squad for Thursday night's Europa League semi-final first leg against Valencia after missing Sunday’s defeat at Leicester. Although he does not want to leave the Emirates, he recognises that the decision is ultimately down to the club.
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has revealed he will stay at the Emirates beyond this season
Asked if he wants to stay, Ozil said: ‘Absolutely. I’ve got two more years on my contract. I don’t know after that but I’ve got two years left. Yes (I am happy here). Why not? I’m 30 now, I’ve still got years in front of me. It’s down to the club as well of course.’
Ozil has been used sparingly by Emery this season, but, asked whether he has any issues with his manager, the World Cup winner replied: ‘Definitely not. There’s always speculation, everyone inside knew that our situation is positive.
‘It’s frustrating. I want to play in every game. Through injury I’ve missed games but that’s football.
