Mesut Ozil is 'convinced ' that he can win the Ballon d'Or within the next few years , as long as he continues to develop well at Arsenal . The German World Cup winner has endured a turbulent time since his £42.5million move to the Emirates in 2013 , but has rediscovered his form in recent weeks . As Ozil continues to adapt to the 'physical test ' of the Premier League , the creative midfielder believes he will one day reach the same level as the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi . Mesut Ozil believes he will one day be crowned as the world 's best player by winning the Ballon d'Or . The Arsenal midfielder hopes he can 'continue to develop and stay healthy ' in a bid to win the coveted award . Ozil hopes he will be able to reach the same level as 2014 's Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo . He told Sport Bild : 'If I continue to develop well and stay healthy , I would like , in the next few years , to hold the Ballon d ’ Or in my hands . I am convinced that it can happen . ' I ’ m feeling very positive . I ’ m a world champion and I play at a top club in the Premier League . 'There is much more of a physical test here than there is in Spain or in the Bundesliga – I constantly have bruises , but that makes me harder . I feel physically better than ever . ' The 26-year-old , who is currently on international duty with Germany , hit the headlines for the wrong reasons last weekend after being spotted in a Berlin nightclub just hours after missing Arsenal ’ s Premier League victory against Newcastle because he had a cold . Ozil has had a turbulent career at the Emirates but has rediscovered his form since the turn of the year . The 26-year-old is currently on international duty with World Cup winners Germany . Germany manager Joachim Low defended Ozil , claiming the midfielder had the permission of Arsene Wenger to fly to Berlin on Saturday . 'It 's anyone 's guess whether he was partying or not , ' Low told reporters ahead of Wednesday 's friendly against Australia . 'He has told me that he was in Berlin . I spoke to him and he said that he was weakened by a cold during last week and so Arsene Wenger and Ozil together took the decision to not play him at the weekend . After the match , he was allowed to fly to Berlin . ' Ozil was spotted in a Berlin nightclub just hours after missing Arsenal ’ s clash against Newcastle on Saturday .
Arsenal star striker Ozil announces he will win Ballon d'Or in ' next few years ' The 26-year - old has rediscovered his form for Arsenal in recent years . he is on international duty with World Cup winners hearts . Joachim note : hearts had permission to go to Berlin after Newcastle match . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .