Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger revealed his faith in German economic effciency on Tuesday by saying it was the main reason why defender Per Mertesacker had become the club's debt collector.
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Asked why the Germany international was responsible for rounding up fines from fellow players who fell foul of the club's internal disciplinary rules, Wenger joked : '' The Germans do well economically and we respect that ''.
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'' They are the only ones that can make money in Europe. That's why we've chosen a German '', the Frenchman added of the 85-times capped.
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Wenger found himself commentating on the displinary policy after a document, printed on Arsenal header paper, detailing a list if they were broken , appeared on the internet.