Arsenal’s star playmaker Mesut Ozil was Germany’s best player at Euro 2016 according to the Gunners boss Arsene Wenger.

Wenger’s selection may not come as much of a surprise considering Ozil is of course an Arsenal player.

The experinced manager also stated that he was impressed with Germanys Joshua Kimmich. The Bayern Munich defender was a key member of Joachim Low’s side and has another five-years remaining on his current contract.

Speaking to the Turkish newspaper Sabah journalist Ömer Ürdünel Wenger said: “Mesut Özil was Germany’s best player but Joshua Kimmich impressed me the most he was fantastic.”

The Arsenal playmaker was included in Opta’s team of the tournament for Euro 2016.

Ozil scored one goal and provided one assist over the course of the tournament. The 27-year-old played a key role in his national team reaching the semi-final where they lost against hosts France.

The Germany international finished last season as the leading assist provider in the Premier League (19) and was name Arsenal player of the season.

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