Bayer Leverkusen signs Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka from Arsenal
1 year, 5 months ago

Bayer Leverkusen signs Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka from Arsenal

The Hindu  

Bayer Leverkusen has brought Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka back to the Bundesliga from English Premier League side Arsenal. Online sports website The Athletic reported it was 25 million euros “although sources close to Leverkusen are insisting the fee is lower.” Xhaka played 268 games for Arsenal since joining the London-based club in 2016 from Borussia Mönchengladbach. Above all, though, I see it as a club with a big future.” Leverkusen finished sixth in the Bundesliga under coach Xabi Alonso and will play in the Europa League next season. Xhaka is the club’s fourth new signing this summer after the arrivals of Germany midfielder Jonas Hofmann from Gladbach, Brazilian defender Arthur from América Mineiro, and Spanish defender Alejandro Grimaldo from Benfica.

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Granit Xhaka TEARS into his Bayer Leverkusen team-mates as midfielder claims he's 'not interested in winning' - even after they WON!
3 months ago

Granit Xhaka TEARS into his Bayer Leverkusen team-mates as midfielder claims he's 'not interested in winning' - even after they WON!

Daily Mail  

Granit Xhaka tore into his Bayer Leverkusen team-mates after the final whistle on Sunday's Bundesliga clash against Wolfsburg - despite Xabi Alonso's side coming away the victors at the BayArena on the night. Granit Xhaka chose not to rest on his laurels after Bayer Leverkusen beat Wolfsburg on Sunday The title-winning side conceded three goals at home for the second …

Former Arsenal star Granit Xhaka sends rallying cry to his old team-mates after back-to-back defeats against Aston Villa and Bayern Munich left them at risk of missing out on silverware this season
8 months ago

Former Arsenal star Granit Xhaka sends rallying cry to his old team-mates after back-to-back defeats against Aston Villa and Bayern Munich left them at risk of missing out on silverware this season

Daily Mail  

Former Arsenal star Granit Xhaka has issued a rallying cry to his former team-mates after their season was dealt a blow by crushing back-to-back defeats. Xhaka left the Emirates last summer for Bayer Leverkusen and has instantly enjoyed success, lifting the Bundesliga title following a so-far unbeaten campaign under boss Xabi Alonso - while they are still in the running …

Granit Xhaka exclusive: Staying at Arsenal, leaving and being ‘calmer’ at high-flying Leverkusen
1 year ago

Granit Xhaka exclusive: Staying at Arsenal, leaving and being ‘calmer’ at high-flying Leverkusen

New York Times  

Anyone who’s ever visited the unassuming hometown of pharmaceutical giant Bayer will agree that Leverkusen is quite different to London. “I’m used to it,” Granit Xhaka smiles when The Athletic mentions the dismal greyness hanging over the German club’s BayArena stadium. His impeccably composed and authoritative performances have run counter to his erstwhile image as a hot-headed irritant and earned …

Bayer Leverkusen signs Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka from Arsenal
1 year, 5 months ago

Bayer Leverkusen signs Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka from Arsenal

Associated Press  

LEVERKUSEN, Germany — Bayer Leverkusen has brought Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka back to the Bundesliga from English Premier League side Arsenal. Online sports website The Athletic reported it was 25 million euros “although sources close to Leverkusen are insisting the fee is lower.” Xhaka played 268 games for Arsenal since joining the London-based club in 2016 from Borussia Mönchengladbach. Above …

Premier League: Firmino, Xhaka among major player departures
1 year, 6 months ago

Premier League: Firmino, Xhaka among major player departures

The Hindu  

The 2022-23 Premier League season wound to a close on Sunday, with Manchester City winning its third consecutive league title. | Photo Credit: Kin Cheung Arsenal’s midfield mainstay Granit Xhaka is another prominent Premier League departure. Alexis Mac Allister Alexis Mac Allister applauds the fans after the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City. | Photo …

Arsenal are prepared to listen offers for Kieran Tierney and Granit Xhaka
1 year, 7 months ago

Arsenal are prepared to listen offers for Kieran Tierney and Granit Xhaka

Daily Mail  

Arsenal are prepared to listen to offers for Kieran Tierney and Granit Xhaka this summer. Striker Folarin Balogun, who has impressed on loan at Reims this season, could also be allowed to depart permanently as Mikel Arteta looks to raise funds for transfers. Arsenal are prepared to listen to offers for Kieran Tierney in the summer transfer window Midfielder Granit …

FIFA World Cup: Switzerland ‘can beat anyone’ at Qatar WC, says Xhaka
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Switzerland ‘can beat anyone’ at Qatar WC, says Xhaka

The Hindu  

Granit Xhaka said Switzerland “can beat anyone” at the World Cup after Breel Embolo’s goal secured a 1-0 victory over Cameroon in their opening match on Thursday. Switzerland made the quarterfinals at Euro 2020 after knocking out current world champions France and Xhaka feels his side could be one of the dark horses in Qatar. We have to bother them …

Granit Xhaka lifts the lid on his incredible family history and redemption story at Arsenal
2 years, 2 months ago

Granit Xhaka lifts the lid on his incredible family history and redemption story at Arsenal

Daily Mail  

This is the story of Granit Xhaka, the man booed off the pitch by his own fans, stripped of the captaincy and had his bags packed to leave. When Xhaka’s story at Arsenal is placed within the context of his family’s wider experience, it is perhaps no surprise he is here, in October 2022, sat on a sofa enjoying a …

Ian Wright heaps praise on Granit Xhaka for 'setting Arsenal's tempo'
2 years, 3 months ago

Ian Wright heaps praise on Granit Xhaka for 'setting Arsenal's tempo'

Daily Mail  

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has heaped praise on Granit Xhaka following his impressive display in the 3-0 win over Brentford. Ian Wright has heaped praise on Granit Xhaka following his display against Brentford Speaking on BBC Match of The Day, Wright praised Xhaka and admitted he was previously a critic of the midfielder. He got the assist for Gabriel Jesus' …

Granit Xhaka reveals Mikel Arteta persuaded him to stay at Arsenal
2 years, 4 months ago

Granit Xhaka reveals Mikel Arteta persuaded him to stay at Arsenal

Daily Mail  

Granit Xhaka admits Mikel Arteta is the reason he is still at Arsenal. Arteta was appointed in December that year, not long after Xhaka's relationship with Arsenal appeared broken beyond repair. Midfielder Granit Xhaka admits Mikel Arteta is the reason he is still at Arsenal Xhaka's relationship with Arsenal appeared broken after a spectacular fallout with fans in 2019 He …

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka ruled out for three months with knee injury
3 years, 2 months ago

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka ruled out for three months with knee injury

The Hindu  

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka will be sidelined for three months after suffering a significant injury to his medial knee ligament against Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend, the Premier League club said on Wednesday. Xhaka had to be taken off after 82 minutes in Arsenal's 3-1 win against Spurs on Sunday following a challenge from forward Lucas Moura. READ: Arteta salutes …

Arsenal poised to make opening offer for Ruben Neves with Wolves hoping for £40m
3 years, 6 months ago

Arsenal poised to make opening offer for Ruben Neves with Wolves hoping for £40m

The Telegraph  

Wolves are ready to demand a minimum £40 million for Ruben Neves, as Arsenal prepare to make a move after clearing Granit Xhaka to join Jose Mourinho’s Roma. Wolves sold Diogo Jota to Liverpool last year for a fee which could reach £45 million after instalments and it is understood a similar figure will be sought for Neves. Wolves are …

EURO 2020: Switzerland looks to Xhaka for leadership
3 years, 6 months ago

EURO 2020: Switzerland looks to Xhaka for leadership

Associated Press  

GENEVA — A captain wearing the No. If Switzerland is to break its streak of last-16 exits at this year’s European Championship, the 28-year-old Xhaka likely will play a big part as he approaches 100 games for the “Nati.” A clear example of Xhaka’s steady influence came in qualifying in September 2019, at home against an improving Denmark now ranked …

Premier League: Arsenal's Granit Xhaka repaying coach Mikel Arteta's faith with remarkable turnaround
4 years, 5 months ago

Premier League: Arsenal's Granit Xhaka repaying coach Mikel Arteta's faith with remarkable turnaround

Firstpost  

Arteta has instilled a new team ethic at Arsenal and Xhaka has clearly bought into it — working tirelessly in front of his defence at Wembley on Saturday to help keep City at bay. London: If any player epitomises the unifying impact Mikel Arteta has had on Arsenal since he took charge in December it is Granit Xhaka who has …

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