News About Nigeria reports that Arsenal has officially confirmed the departure of former captain Granit Xhaka.
In a statement released on Thursday, the club revealed that the Swiss midfielder has made a move from the Premier League to the Bundesliga, joining Bayern Leverkusen.
After a remarkable seven-year stint at the Emirate Stadium, Xhaka bid farewell, leaving behind a legacy of 297 appearances, 23 goals, and 29 assists in an Arsenal shirt. Once the subject of fan boos, he went on a redemption journey that propelled him to become one of the brightest stars of the club.
Xhaka played a crucial role as the club’s captain and was a pillar of Mikel Arteta’s team in the previous campaign. The club’s statement, which has now gone viral, commended Xhaka for his numerous contributions and extended well wishes for his future endeavors.
In the words of Mikel Arteta, “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 teammates on the pitch and colleagues at the club will tell you just how popular he is.”
The statement concluded by expressing gratitude to Xhaka for his years of service and emphasizing the club’s best wishes for him and his family in their next chapter of life.
