Ozil felt his performances had reached a high level prior to the coronavirus-enforced break in Premier League action.
After that, he says it was decided he was not allowed to play for Arsenal, but still feels settled at the club and in London.
Ozil s view of his improved performances are backed up by the Opta data for his 18 Premier League appearances in the 2019-20 season.
He created 2.36 chances for every 90 minutes he was on the pitch, comfortably more than the second-placed player on the list, Nicolas Pepe (1.79).
Of Arsenal players to feature in at least 10 games last season, Ozil ranked second for successful passes in the opposition half (30.33 per 90 minutes), behind only Dani Ceballos (34.33).
The former Germany international added: Before the coronavirus break I was really happy with the development under our new coach Mikel Arteta.
We have been on a positive way and I would say my performances were on a really good level.
But then things changed, again, and I was not longer allowed to play football for Arsenal.
What else can I say? London still feels like home, I still have many good friends in this team, and I still feel a strong connection with the fans of this club.
No matter what, I will keep fighting for my chance and not let my eighth season at Arsenal end like this.
I can promise you that this hard decision won t change anything in my mindset I will continue to train as best as I can and wherever possible use my voice against inhumanity and for justice.
I was so sad that Jerry Quy aka our famous loyal mascot and integral part of our club was being made redundant after 27 years. As such, I’m offering to reimburse with the full salary of our big green guy as long as I will be an Arsenal player
— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088)
Since making his debut in September 2013 after signing from Real Madrid, Ozil has played more Premier League games (184) than any other Arsenal player.
He has the most assists in that span (54) and highest amount of chances created (559), while his 33 goals rank fifth behind forwards Alexis Sanchez (60), Olivier Giroud (59), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (55) and Alexandre Lacazette (40).
