Arsenal legend Robert Pires has declared Mesut Ozil a Gunners legend.
Ozil left the Premier League giants for a move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce last weekend, after agreeing a deal to end his seven-and-a-half-year stay at the Emirates.
Pires told The Sun: “In my opinion Ozil is an Arsenal legend.
“We must not forget everything he did for this club and the quality he brought to the team.
“For me there is no culprit in this story. I know Arteta and I know Ozil. The manager made a decision and Ozil had to accept it, which he did.
“He never complained but instead continued to train like a professional.
“He has now found a solution to leave by signing with Fenerbahce and I think everyone's happy - especially Mesut because he was the one most affected by it.
“Being frozen out of the squad is very tough. That said, for me Ozil has already gone down as an Arsenal legend."
