Arsenal star Mohamed Elneny says that most of the Gunners players were surprised by the humility of Mesut Ozil when he first arrived.

Ozil came to Arsenal from Real Madrid amid much fanfare in 2013.

He was seen as the start of big spending from the club after their move to the Emirates Stadium had tightened the purse strings.

While things did not work out as expected, Elneny says that Ozil was very humble when he became a Gunner.

Elneny told Sabah: "When Mesut joined from Real Madrid I thought he would be arrogant and full of himself after playing at such a big club.

"However, he is so humble and respectful.

"He never saw himself above the club. There are footballers playing at far smaller clubs who have got a far bigger ego.

"Mesut surprised me and my team-mates at Arsenal, everyone has respect for him."