Arsenal: 5 Takeaways From New Mesut Ozil Contract

Arsenal has reportedly locked up Mesut Ozil to a ‘massive’ deal and turned him into the No. 10. Here are five massive takeaways from that, if the stories are true.

Arsenal’s only stresses lately have consisted of prolonging the stay of their stars. The Gunners are enjoying their football, everyone is contributing equally, not just Alexis and Mesut Ozil and it’s really looking like more than just a pipe dream that the Gunners could keep pace with the heavy-spending teams in England and win something.

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Still, prolonging the contracts of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez has been a major priority that is weighing on everyone’s mind. Particularly Mesut Ozil, who, in and of himself, ended the drought days of the Emirates.

It’s not hard to remember deadline day not so long ago in 2013 when, literally out of nowhere, reports were pouring in that Arsenal were linked to Mesut Ozil. One could be forgiven for not believing it, seeing as how these links happened all the time and they continue to to this day.

But the deal happened and, just like that, Ozil issued in a new era of Gunners’ football. He bought into Wenger’s vision and set forth with righting the ship that had been so rocked upon the building of the Emirates.

However, that time is winding to a close with no major trophies yet in sight, meaning that the questions surrounding the futures of these superstars are legitimate questions. These aren’t Wenger products that owe their career to anyone. These are pre-established superstars that would be welcome anywhere.

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Finding a way to lock them in for the long haul has been the task, but it seemed likely that no deal would be done until more was shown by the Gunners in terms of forging a legitimate threat in the Premier and Champions League.

Despite all that, reports are coming in from German publication BILD that Ozil has latched onto a new ‘mega contract’ that will see him locked in for the long haul as well as being the recipient of a new No. 10 kit.

With all that in mind, let’s get digging into some of the major takeaways, assuming this story is true. We will start with some skeptical takeaways.