The Germany international left Madrid for Arsenal in 2013 and has since developed into a key figure at Emirates Stadium.
Ozil was reported to be considering his options, with speculation claiming he had "lost patience" with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, although the 27-year-old has since dismissed those suggestions.
And, speaking to Spox, Ozil said: "Zidane was an amazing player. He did not just play football, but lived for the game.
"I got to know him after his active career as someone who is always willing to lend a hand.
"But that does not say anything about my future. I am only thinking about Arsenal. There is no truth in the speculation linking me with a return to Spain.
"I have watched a lot of games involving Zidane. He was one of the most clever players in the world.
"He was able to read the game and direct play without any unnecessary tricks and showboating. That's what makes him so special."
Ozil was equally full of praise for Andrea Pirlo, but insisted playing in a more withdrawn position like the Italy legend is not an option for him.
"Pirlo is someone who is almost at the same level as Zidane," he added.
"He might have been slightly more defensive, but was always calling the shots on the pitch.
"I cannot see myself play in Pirlo's role, though. I see myself more as a playmaker or a classic number 10.
"I have to play high up the pitch and create chances. That is my best position. You will not see me play as a holding midfielder any time soon."
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Nicklas Bendtner has been released from training duties by Bundesliga club Wolfsburg, who are now looking at the Danish forward’s contractual situation.
The 28-year-old has been training on an individual basis in recent weeks and has not been considered for selection by head coach Dieter Hecking since early February.
He still has over a year left to run on his contract, but talks are under way to terminate that agreement prematurely.
“The current situation is unsatisfactory for everybody and it cannot endure,” Wolfsburg’s director of sport Klaus Allofs said on his club’s website.
“For this reason, we sat down again on Wednesday and, together with his agent, we discussed solutions.”
The outcome of those talks saw Bendtner released from all training activities for the Champions League quarter-finalists, with a final decision over the former Arsenal forward’s future expected to be made “imminently”.
