Bundesliga
Xhaka on Arsenal: “They showed me little respect, it was clear that I wanted to get rid of myself”
Former Gunners captain Granit
Former Arsenal player from summer 2023 Granite Chakaa relationship that went through forty waves, was tested and ended after 6 years.
The former Gunners captain moved to the Bundesliga on behalf of Leverkusen, where he is enjoying a second youth, away from the pressure and animosity of the English public, while also being the key Swiss player in Xabi Alonso’s midfield.
In his first major interview since fleeing the Premier League, the 31-year-old midfielder referred to the London club’s treatment and the club’s only man wanting to keep him.
“Arsenal showed me a bit of respect even though I was captain. It was clear that they wanted to get rid of me, except for one person, Arteta“, emphasized the Swiss first, before talking about the mental separation he has had with the club recently.
“I had already left the team with body and soul. Mikel (ss Arteta) told me he wanted me to stay“.
Source: sport 24
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