Cazorla says Ozil is spectacular, confirms he turned down summer move away from Arsenal

Santi Cazorla has been speaking to Marca whilst away with the Spanish national team, players within the Spanish side seem to be very accessible to the media and there's no huge distrust like there is in this country. The continued success no doubt has something to do with it, when the media haven't got anything to complain about and only praise the team, then the team are therefore going to be more positive about the press.

Cazorla was speaking about his past and future with the national side and he wants to be able to play a bigger part and be more important going forward. He recognises that the players surrounding him are very strong, but it's not enough for Cazorla just to be involved any more, he wants to be integral and help the squad win trophies.

The conversation inevitably comes around to Mesut Ozil and Cazorla is as excited as other Arsenal players have been "I am very happy. He is a spectacular footballer. Let's enjoy him and that we're lucky enough to learn at his side."

Marca then try and draw Cazorla into commenting on why Real Madrid would sell the player, probably looking for the Arsenal player to have a swipe, but he resists and says he doesn't understand the situation but is happy that Arsenal have been lucky enough to end up with Ozil.

On whether Ozil can help Arsenal win the league, the Spaniard says "We will see. He is a very important player and will fit well with the way we play. Hopefully we can fight with the big teams in the Premier League."

Cazorla was asked if he saw himself in the shirt of Atletico Madrid this summer and says that although there was an approach, which was confirmed by the Spanish club during the window, he was calm about the situation and turned down the opportunity "No, because there wasn't any of that. As Cerezo (president of Atletico) said, there was an offer and I was very calm."

It should be an exciting season ahead for Cazorla with both Arsenal and Spain and if he wants to be integral for his national team then he needs to do well in the Premier League, which can only be good for Arsenal.