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Arsene Wenger: Mesut Ozil May Have Been in 'Comfort Zone' Since New Arsenal Deal

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes the club's current midfielder, Mesut Ozil, may have slipped into a "comfort zone" after signing a lucrative contract.

The Gunners were seemingly given a boost in February 2018 when the German extended his stay at the Emirates Stadium. Prior to Ozil signing a new deal, his future had been subject to much speculation, as his contract was poised to expire at the end of the 2017-18 season.

Since then, Ozil has found form tough to come by, and under Wenger's successor, Unai Emery, the playmaker has slipped a long way down the pecking order.