Mesut Ozil and Lukas Podolski pose with an Arsenal shirt Photo: Lukas Podolski/Instagram

Michael Ballack is convinced that Mesut Ozil will live up to his £42.5m price-tag at Arsenal.

The Germany international signed a five-year contract with the Gunners last week after Arsenal smashed their transfer record to lure the playmaker to Emirates Stadium from Real Madrid.

And ex-Chelsea midfielder Ballck is certain that the 24-year-old will have no trouble adapting to the rigours of the Premier League.

“Mesut is a young player and at his peak,” said Ballack.

“He is an outstanding player, who joined a new club, I don’t think it’s a problem [being nervous about playing in England].

“Arsenal is a great club and paid a lot of money for him. That proves his exceptional standing on international level, this amount is not common.

“I really hope everything works well for him, he will be an addition to the league especially with his technical skills and pace with the ball.”

Ozil could make his Arsenal debut in the Gunners’ next Premier League game at Sunderland on 14 September.