Arsenal’s record £42.5 million signing Mesut Ozil has ruled out talk of moving to the Bundesliga, saying he is very happy at Arsenal.
The German international has enjoyed mixed fortunes since moving to the Emirates in 2013 from Real Madrid for a club record fee.
The World Cup winner has since his arrival scored eight goals along with 15 assists, and says that he has nothing to prove to his critics, and has no plans to leave London.
When asked by German newspaper Express if he would like to play in the Bundesliga again Ozil said: “A return to Germany is not an option for me right now. I am really happy at Arsenal and I want this to continue.
“I played in the Bundesliga and at Real Madrid. But the English Premier League is the strongest league in the world. Opponents never give up.
“Even if we’re 3-0 in front with Arsenal, the players never give up and fight until the very last second. You can only succeed here when you’re on top level physically.”
He added: “I don’t need to prove them anything. But it is correct that I have to work harder to reach my goals.
“That’s why I’m working as hard as I never worked before in my life. My body is more stable and I feel fresher. You need that in England.”
