Mesut Ozil insists there's no grudge against Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.

The 34-year-old, who announced his retirement from professional football earlier this week, spent eight years in north London before his contract was terminated prematurely.

He told Marca: "The first years [at Arsenal] were very good.

"We played in the Champions League, we had a great team with great players and an incredible coach like Arsene Wenger. After he left the club, many things changed for me.

"But I have no interest in adding fuel to the fire again."

Ozil even admitted that he would love to see the Gunners lift the Premier League trophy at the end of the season.

He added: "Now I am relaxed and I wish the best to the Arsenal fans, who have always been very supportive of me.

"I would be happy for them if they could celebrate winning the Premier League title. They deserve it."