Fan promises to name child after Arsenal star Ozil
Premier League
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Mirror
| Mar 10, 2020
The Gunners midfielder responded to fan who said that if he received a reply he would name the child Ozil, with the German saying that he needs to see proof that the deal will be upheld
Mesut Ozil has jokingly responded to a fan who said that he would name his unborn child "Ozil" if he receives a reply from the Arsenal midfielder.
Ozil assisted Alexandre Lacazette's goal in the 1-0 win over West Ham United on Saturday, but he has still found time to make a fan's day.
A Gunners follower took to Twitter to say: "@MesutOzil1088 wife is expecting in july she said if i can get you to reply i can name the kid Ozil, dont let me down."
And four days later, Ozil replied, writing: "It's a deal mate. I don't let you down. Now it's your turn. I want to see the birth certificate of your kid in July."
It's a deal mate ? I don't let you down. ???????????? Now it's your turn. I want to see the birth certificate of your kid in July ???????????????? https://t.co/GgEjAmKjTu
— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) March 9, 2020
The Arsenal fan was over the moon to receive the response and wrote: "Wow couldnt love you more, thanks for the reply ozil, wont let you down."
The Twitter world is sure to shift its focus briefly from July's Euro 2020 to ensure that the fan has indeed stuck to his word and named the child after the Arsenal star.
Ozil has proved a divisive figure since joining the Gunners in 2013, with some fans critical of his workrate. Nonetheless, the German has a strong fanbase and has featured prominently under manager Mikel Arteta
His cushioned header to assist Lacazette at the weekend proved crucial as Arsenal earned a valuable three points in the race for a European spot.
The assist was only the 31-year-old's third of the season in 23 appearances, while he also has just one goal in that time - scored against Newcastle United last month.
Under previous boss Unai Emery, Ozil was frequently left on the bench or out of match-day squads, but he has started every league game since Arteta took over at the Emirates in December.