Mesut Ozil is yet to sign a new deal at the Emirates and his commitment has been questioned in the past, but Arsene Wenger believes he is winning back Arsenal fans by showing a greater desire on the pitch.
"Mesut Ozil has worked hard and he's extremely fit at the moment, that's why you see him sharp, the quality of his technical aspect is always there but he has added a more determined attitude and that's what you want from him and great players," said Wenger ahead of Arsenal's trip to Burnley.
The German playmaker's contract expires in June and he seemed destined to exit the club after early criticism, but his performances have improved steadily over recent weeks. Wenger was the first to praise the 28-year-old's attitude: "Football today is very demanding on the mental and the physical aspect. Mesut today is in a much better shape than he was before."
When asked whether Ozil was enjoying the positive attention, the Frenchman added: "I'm convinced, yes. Every player wants to be a star. When they don't manage to do it they're all disappointed but the best way to achieve it is to work hard and show the quality of performance people expect from you."