Shkodran Mustafi reveals why he decided to stay at Arsenal

Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi has revealed why he decided to stay put at the Emirates this summer. The German was touted to leave the Gunners after reports said Emery had given him the permission to leave.

However, following summer, Mustafi starred in Arsenal’s 3-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League. Having put in a solid performance against the Bundesliga club, the 27-year-old said he is relaxed about his future and focusing on Arsenal at the moment.

“My father, who is my agent, spoke to the club,” he told Sport BILD. “I am an Arsenal player and [I have] still got two years’ contract.”

“I’ve never been someone who begins a war when something doesn’t work out. I always said: ‘If it is possible, I am open to take the next step. If not, I keep playing my football.”

“The manager said he sees me the same way he sees every player in the team. That’s why I played today and that’s it.”

“We [are] going to see what the future holds.”

“I won’t say that it isn’t a thing but I am always [focused on] what makes sense for me.”

“I have got a wife and two kids, so they have to agree as well.”

“When a German club shows interest and it suits me, then I am open for it.”