Arsenal defender Mertesacker contemplates retirement as coaching remains his plan B

Arsenal's Per Mertesacker celebrating in a past game. [Photo: Courtesy]

Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has opened up to narrate the ‘behind the scenes’ circumstances that have kept him on the sidelines since making his last appearance for Arsenal against Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup in January.

The German has already lifted three FA Cup trophies with the Gunners and has grown to be one of the most revered players among the Arsenal fans. Nonetheless, the 33 year old is growing weary and has come out to admit that his body cannot match demands of the game.