Germany boss Joachim Low has confirmed that there is no chance of Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil returning to the current national team squad.
Ozil quit the national team citing discrimination and racism. The 29-year-old has endured a difficult summer after posing for a photo with Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Meanwhile, Ilkay Gundogan who also was pictured with the Erdogan has remained part of the Germany national team.
Ozil remained on north London over the international break and Germany boss Low has confirmed that the playmaker will not be returning.
“I think everything has been said about this. When a player announces his resignation like that, you don’t pick him for the squad eight or nine weeks later,” said Low.
“Players who have resigned will not have a role to play in future. He’s said he doesn’t want to play, he told us his thoughts, I don’t know why we should keep talking about it.]
“He was part of the team for a long time but not anymore, for this team it’s over and he’s not part of our thoughts anymore.”
However, Low has stated that he will attempt to establish contact with Ozil in the future.
“Mesut and I enjoyed a lot of success together over the years. I have tried several times to reach him on the phone, without any luck, and I will continue to try and make contact with him in the future.”
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Ozil started for Arsenal during their 3-2 win over Cardiff City on Saturday. The former Real Madrid man will be back in action for Arsenal when they take on Newcastle United.
Germany were held to a 0-0 draw by World Champions France on Thursday. Low’s side take on Peru in an international friendly this weekend.
