Mesut Ozil has urged Alexis Sanchez to stay at Arsenal and admits the team’s chances of winning the title next season would be harmed if he left the club.
The Chilean only has one year remaining on his current contract and is Manchester City’s priority target for the summer window.
Last week, reports claimed that Sanchez had informed Arsene Wenger of his desire to join Pep Guardiola’s side.
But the Arsenal manager reiterated earlier this week that he will not consider selling the 28-year-old.
And speaking at the launch of Arsenal’s new third kit in Sydney on Wednesday, Ozil admits it would be a major blow if Sanchez was sold.
‘I hope Alexis stays but I don’t know what the status is to be perfectly honest,’ said the Germany international.
‘But I value him a lot as a player and he’s very well-suited to the game Arsenal play.
‘From a personal view I would really appreciate it if he stays. However, it’s the player’s decision after all and there’s not much more I can comment on that.
‘It would hit the team quite hard if he left because he’s a player who always delivers. It would be a setback to winning the title but in the end, it’s the player’s decision.’
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