Shkodran Mustafi not 'at war' with Arsenal over his future after failed summer exit

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James Olley19 September 2019

Shkodran Mustafi insists he is not “at war” with Arsenal over his future.

The 27-year-old was deemed surplus to requirements this summer with Unai Emery publicly declaring Mustafi was free to find another club.

However, the centre-back failed to secure a move and remained in north London, belatedly making his first appearance of the season in tonight’s 3-0 Europa League win over Eintracht Frankfurt.

And speaking to Sport Bild after the match, Mustafi, who joined the Gunners from Valencia in 2016, explained the situation for the first time.

“My father, who is my agent, spoke to the club,” he said. “I am an Arsenal player and I’ve still got two years [left on my] contract.

“I’ve never been someone who begins a war when something doesn‘t work out. I always said: If it is possible, I am open to take the next step. If not, I keep playing my football.

“The manager said he sees me the same way he sees every player in the team. That‘s why I played today and that‘s it. We going to see what the future holds."

Asked whether a return to his native Germany was a possibility, Mustafi, who has never played senior football for a Bundesliga club, added: “I won‘t say, that it isn‘t a thing but I am always what makes sense for me. I got a wife and two kids, so they have to agree as well.”

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