Granit Xhaka will leave Arsenal and join Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the current campaign
According to reports, Granit Xhaka and Bayer Leverkusen have reached a personal agreement, bringing an end to his time with Arsenal. The international player from Switzerland has had a fantastic season at Arsenal, but a transfer to Leverkusen appears to be in the cards. Arsenal’s interest in Leverkusen’s Moussa Diaby and Edmond Tapsoba suggests a busy summer window even as Xhaka’s likely departure looms.
Football is one sport where change is the only constant. This adage is especially relevant to Arsenal, who are about to lose Granit Xhaka to Bayer Leverkusen, their star midfielder. Fabrizio Romano says that Xhaka’s transfer to Leverkusen is practically complete, with personal conditions over a four-year deal almost finalised. A period at the Emirates Stadium will come to an end when the Swiss international, whose time with the Gunners has been defined by both controversy and flashes of brilliance, departs at the end of the current campaign. His prospective departure would coincide with news that his wife wanted to go back to Germany, making the transition an easy one for everyone. Xhaka has played a big role in Mikel Arteta’s system, and this year may have been his best while wearing an Arsenal uniform. The 14 direct goals he has contributed to speak eloquently about his impact on the pitch.
The five league goals Xhaka has scored this season are a Premier League record for him. The joint-most assists he’s ever given were seven. This is the first season he has scored more than once for Arsenal in Europe thanks to his two goals in the Europa League. However, the midfielder’s future at the club became uncertain as a result of reports that Arsenal was aiming to upgrade their team with more youthful, talented players. Arteta’s interest in Bayer Leverkusen talents Moussa Diaby and Edmond Tapsoba gives an intriguing twist to the transfer story as Xhaka’s tenure at Arsenal comes to an end. Both the cool-headed centre back Tapsoba and the scintillating forward Diaby have been outstanding players for Leverkusen this year. It appears improbable that the North London club would be willing to spend up to £100 million to get these important players.
These transfers might also be made possible by Xhaka’s transfer to Leverkusen, since Leverkusen’s interest in the Swiss international may have softened the German club’s position on their prized possessions. This summer, there may be a big player swap between the two teams thanks to the reported €15 million (£13 million) transfer fee for Xhaka. The Daily Mail claimed earlier this week that Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen had made early contact on Granit Xhaka, but added that no formal agreement had been reached. According to Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg, Leverkusen are actively seeking to sign Xhaka, and things are moving along favourably.
Plettenberg asserts that the midfielder wants to take on a new challenge this summer even though his current attention is still on Arsenal. The Swiss international is wanted by Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso to join his team. All eyes will be on these potential transfers and their implications for Arsenal’s future as the summer transfer window draws near. While Xhaka’s potential exit would represent the end of an era for the Gunners, the introduction of fresh talent might mark the start of an exciting new chapter.
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