Aaron Ramsey will leave Arsenal if Mesut Ozil stays, says Charlie Nicholas

Former Arsenal forward Charlie Nicholas has stated that Aaron Ramsey’s future at the Emirates depends on Mesut Ozil.

The SkySports pundit believes Ramsey will leave the the north London based club if Ozil signs a new deal.

According to Nicholas, Ramsey wants to play in the number 10 role which Ozil currently occupies. The 26-year-old plays in behind the striker for the Wales national team.

Ramsey was one of the stars of Euro 2016 last summer during Wales’ run to the semi-finals.

“If Ozil signs, he’ll [Ramsey] go,” Nicholas said live on Sky Sports News HQ.

“Because he plays that role, Cazorla is coming back next season [even though] he’s getting on in years. Where’s he going to fit in?”

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Mesut Ozil will have 12 months remaining on his contract with Arsenal at the end of the season.

The 28-year-old has endured a difficult season and has provided 11 assists and ten goals. Ramsey meanwhile has just two assists and two goals to his name this term.

Arsenal suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat at the hands of Crystal Palace on Monday. The Gunners are seven points behind fourth placed Man City but do have a game in had.