Arsenal have announced the departure of Granit Xhaka as he secured Bayern Leverkusen move.
The Swiss midfielder signed for Arsenal in May 2016 and has made 297 appearances in all competitions, scoring 23 goals and assisting 29 times.
A two-time FA Cup winner, he also won the FA Community Shield twice during his time with the club.
And he’ll be remembered for one of the Premier League’s great redemption arcs,
with the midfielder coming back from fan boos and being on the cusp of an exit a few years ago to becoming one of the club’s key players once again.
Club statement:
“Everyone at Arsenal thanks Granit for his contribution during his seven years with us and wish him and his family the best of health and happiness in the future.”
Mikel Arteta added:
“We are saying goodbye to a fantastic player and person loved by all of us.
It has been an incredible journey together for him and he has given absolutely everything for this club.
The influence Granit has had on his team mates on the pitch and colleagues at the club, will tell you just how popular he is.
“We cannot thank Granit enough for his service and contribution to this club over the years. We wish Granit and his family all the best in the next step of their lives.”
