Granit Xhaka seven year association with Arsenal ended on Thursday with the club confirming that he was moving to Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen.
Xhaka has signed a five-year deal with Leverkusen and the PA news agency understands the deal is worth €25million to the Gunners.
“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,” Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said of his midfielder.
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— Pepeta (@pepeta_ke) July 7, 2023
Police FC has confirmed the signing of Kenneth Muguna on a free transfer following his departure from Azam FC.
Muguna returns to the Kenyan Premier League after previous stints with Gor Mahia and Western Stima. #Pepeta #FKFPL #FootballKe pic.twitter.com/6rRIouKZkZ
During a topsy-turvy Arsenal career, the Switzerland international was also stripped of the armband by Unai Emery after swearing at supporters as his substitution in a game against Crystal Palace was cheered.
He had decided to leave the club before Arteta was appointed but was convinced to stay and played all-but one Premier League game last season, scoring seven goals from midfield, including two on the final day of the campaign.
While Xhaka leaves Arsenal after helping them to finish second in the Premier League last season, winger Reiss Nelson has committed his future to the club by signing a new deal.
On a busy day for Arsenal, the club also announced Steve Round had left his position on the backroom staff.
The club has already signed Kai Havertz while a club-record fee has been agreed with West Ham for Declan Rice, who will undergo a medical on Friday.
