Arsenal's German midfielder Mesut Ozil. Pic/AFP

Arsenal attacking midfielder Mesut Ozil has signed a contract extension, ending rumours that had linked him with a move to Manchester United or Paris Saint-Germain. "We're delighted to announce that Mesut Ozil has signed a new long-term contract with us," the London football giants Arsenal said on Thursday. The 29-year-old German international, whose previous contract was due to expire in June, will reportedly see his weekly salary rise to 350,000 pounds ($498,100), making him Arsenal's highest paid player, reports Efe.