Arsenal's star playmaker has shock buy-back clause included in contract

MESUT OZIL reportedly has a buy-back clause in his Arsenal contract that could see him return to Real Madrid one day.

 



Mesut Ozil could reportedly return to Santiago Bernabeu if a deal with a Spanish side is agreed

 

According to website Football Leaks, the German playmaker's deal with the Gunners included a first-option for the La Liga giants.

If any La Liga side strike a deal to take Ozil away from the Emirates, Madrid apparently have 48 hours to step in.

Real have to at least match the offer to stop Spanish rivals securing a transfer for the 27-year-old World Cup winner.  

Ozil has been in good form this term for Arsene Wenger's side, starring in the No 10 role having recorded the most assists in the Premier League.

 

The Gunners certainly have no intention of losing one of their biggest talents, but Madrid were clearly aware of the potential impact Ozil could make in England.

The report also suggests that Zinedine Zidane's team will benefit financially if they do lose out on re-signing Ozil to another Spanish club.

If the Germany international moves for more than £38million back to Spain, Madrid have agreed a 33 per cent entitlement to any profit made by Arsenal, including the original fee.

Ozil will return to Spain next month when the Gunners take on Barcelona in the last 16 of the Champions League.