Ozil names his former Real Madrid teammates who helped him a lot - they're still in touch
Former Madridista Mesut Ozil has called Sergio Ramos the best defender he has ever shared a dressing room with.
"Sergio is the best defender of all time. And he has the most personality. When I came to Real Madrid, he was very young but had a very strong mentality.
“It is clear that sooner or later he will lead Madrid to win the Champions League. He is a real boss.
"At the time, he was one of my best friends. We had a lot of fun together and spent a lot of time together outside of practice.
"It was essential for me to adapt quickly to the club, he helped me a lot. Even more than ten years later, we still keep in touch:
we text each other from time to time and of course, I always follow his career."
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Arsenal have identified a new midfield target ahead of the summer.
Arsenal need support in the heart of midfield ahead of the 2022/23 season with Mohamed Eleney and Albert Sambi Lokonga likely to leave and have recently been linked with another name.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners are keen to improve their midfield options towards the end of the season and have identified Romeo Lavia as a potential target. Arsenal are also said to be keeping an eye on Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo.
Lavia joined Southampton from Manchester City in the summer and enjoyed a fantastic start to the season with the Saints, including playing a key role in the 2-1 win over Chelsea. The Belgian was later sidelined with a hamstring problem after that game but has now returned to regular first-team play.
Arsenal are well positioned to win the title this season and will also qualify for the Champions League, making them an attractive destination for players like Lavia.
Lavia is valued at €25 million by the transfer market, but the Saints will likely demand a higher fee.
However, Lavia could also return to Manchester City in 2024 as the Sky Blues have a clause allowing them to buy him back for £40m in 2024.
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