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Ozil loves to help kids – Sogut marvels at Arsenal star’s philanthropic gestures

The German’s agent has praised the Gunners star's lifestyle off the field, while hinting the midfielder is happy at the Emirates Stadium

Arsenal star Mesut Ozil is a “great lad” due to his immense levels of humanitarian activities, according to his agent Dr Erkut Sogut.

Known for his brilliance on the field of play, the 31-year-old is also celebrated for the kindness that has won him several accolades.

It will be recalled that the midfielder used his World Cup prize money from Germany’s triumph in 2014 to help 23 Brazilian youngsters undergo surgery – which earned him the Laureus Sports for Good award.