Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker is confident that Mesut Ozil will live up to his club record fee.
The German international centre back is adamant Arsene Wenger has found value for money in signing Ozil from Real Madrid for £42.5m.
Mertesacker, Ozil’s national team-mate, said he will make a “massive” difference to Arsenal’s season and has invigorated the squad.
Mertesacker told the Daily Mail : “I think he is worth what we paid for him,”.
“He is a phenomenal player and I think he has not reached his best at the moment. I think his contribution to this club will be massive.”