Germany playmaker Mesut Ozil on Sunday pledged his future to Bundesliga side Werder Bremen, despite attracting the attentions of Europe's top clubs at the World Cup.

The 21-year-old was an integral part of the team which clinched its second successive third place spot at the finals, when it beat Uruguay 3-2 in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

European giants Barcelona, Arsenal and Manchester United have all been reported to have expressed an interest in the attacking midfielder.

Barcelona had apparently been prepared to let him stay at Werder till next year and offer two players to the German club if Ozil signed for them now.

But Ozil says he will be staying put in Bremen until 2011 and will be playing in the Bundesliga when the new season starts on August 20.

"Bremen want me to fulfil the contract and so do I," he told German newspaper Bild on Sunday.

"I have always said that I want to fulfil my contract, that is important for me."

European champions Spain - who beat Germany 1-0 in the semi-finals - take on the Netherlands - 3-2 victors over Uruguay - later on Sunday at Soccer City in Johannesburg.

Brought to you by AAP © 2024 AAP