Granit Xhaka Outlines Just What Thomas Partey Brings To This Arsenal Side

Granit Xhaka believes Thomas Partey’s addition will transcend Arsenal.

Even through rumoured talks of the Ghanian possibly replacing him in midfield, Xhaka is looking at the positives the transfer has brought to his club.

Mikel Arteta and Edu Gaspar carried out a spectacular deadline day move to prize Partey out of Atletico Madrid. Of course, the move was welcomed with a lot of pomp and excitement from the Arsenal fans.

Now, they are waiting patiently what Arteta’s midfield setup will be with Partey as a versatile option. Xhaka said, “He will be the guy who is important for me and as well for the team. Everyone in the club can be happy because he has great quality.

“He will bring a good mentality, a good balance in our game because this is what we need a bit more: the mentality to win. He played at Atletico Madrid, a different type of football, and he will bring a lot of good quality and mentality.”

Partey, himself, admires Xhaka a lot and spoken publicly about the Swiss international’s qualities. Perhaps, the two will pair up in a midfield double-pivot and allow a creative force like Dani Ceballos or Willian to feature ahead of them.

Arsenal take on Rapid Vien in their first Europa League game of the season. This will be a good chance to see some of the newer faces in action.