Arsenal chief Ivan Gazidis has paid tribute to club
majority shareholder Stan Kroenke after backing their club record deal for Real
Madrid midfielder Mesut Ozil.
Ozil has signed for a Gunners record £42.4 million fee
and immediately becomes the club's highest paid player.
Gazidis said: "This is an exciting day for all of
us. We have signed a world-class player who is one of Europe's brightest young
talents.
"Mr Kroenke, our controlling owner, has always fully
supported Arsene and the club in making significant investments to strengthen
our squad and to bring in talented players, who fit our style and ambitions.
