I couldn't believe it when Mesut Ozil signed for Arsenal, says Jack Wilshere

Special: Jack Wilshere (far right) admits he enjoys playing alongside Mesut Ozil (centre)
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Vaishali Bhardwaj17 December 2015

Jack Wilshere has revealed he almost didn't believe Arsenal would pull off the signing of Mesut Ozil two years ago, but admits playing with the Germany World Cup winner is "special".

The Gunners sealed a £42.4million move for Ozil from Real Madrid in 2013, which ensured Arsenal broke their club record transfer fee by £27.4million.

Despite some ups and downs in north London since then, Ozil is currently enjoying a good season and recently broke the Premier League record for getting assists in seven successive matches.

With the midfielder doing so well this term, Wilshere has admitted Ozil's arrival at Arsenal has been huge for the players and has boosted the team.

"I think we knew what sort of player Mesut was," Wilshere told Arsenal Player. "His history as a player and the clubs he has played for… to bring him in to play with us was massive.

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"I remember watching [the TV on] transfer deadline day and seeing that Arsenal were interested in Mesut Ozil, and you almost didn’t believe it.

"When he arrived the players were buzzing and the fans were buzzing and I think that gave us all a massive lift.

"I watched him for a few years, he was another player who started off young and went to a big club like Real Madrid. I remember watching him a few times and thinking that this player really understands football.

"You can tell he really understands football and to play alongside him is something special."

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