After seven years with the club, Granit Xhaka is allegedly considering leaving Arsenal this summer.
It is reasonable to say that Granit Xhaka has had a love-hate relationship with Arsenal fans at various points.
As things stand, the Swiss international is much liked by Arsenal supporters because he helped Mikel Arteta win the title. Xhaka is one of Arsenal's stalwarts; the only other player still playing from the Arsene Wenger era is Mohamed Elneny, who joined a few months earlier.
During the 30-year-old's seven-year residence in north London, there have been fireworks, arguments, tears, and, let's not forget, celebrations. But in the not too distant future, all of that might be coming to an end.
According to reports in Germany, Xhaka may be open to a summer transfer to Bayer Leverkusen, citing personal considerations. As the midfielder's contract nears its end, it is rumored that Arsenal's sporting director Edu has cut his asking price in half.
If Xhaka leaves, it will be with the support of Arsenal supporters, an accomplishment that once seemed unattainable. This is football.The highs and lows of a turbulent seven years in north London have been relived in London.
a high: first FA Cup victory
In his first year, Xhaka won a title, beginning with the victory over Chelsea in the 2017 FA Cup final. While Wenger's league play wasn't great and Arsenal didn't make the Champions League, winning a record-breaking seventh FA Cup during his rule helped to lessen the damage.
A few months later, the Swiss midfielder participated in the win over Chelsea in the Community Shield. His early career provided early indications of his later significance at the Emirates Stadium.
The Low - Captain squabble
Unai Emery appointed him captain in September 2019, and he held the position for just one month until being relieved of it. After Xhaka was replaced, the Arsenal supporters applauded, which made him react angrily.
The midfielder yelled obscenities at his detractors before smashing his shirt on the ground. Emery was forced to remove Xhaka's armband because he had no other option.
It was without a doubt his worst moment as an Arsenal player.
Low: Potential exit
As a result of armband-gate, Xhaka was associated with a departure. Naturally, his relationship with the fans hit an all-time low, and a move was on the table.
After sitting out Arsenal's following three games, Xhaka returned to the lineup against Norwich City more than a month later. Even though he played throughout the rest of the season, the Gunners' campaign was marred by rumors of a potential departure.
High - Resurrection
After Arteta was hired, Xhaka received a lifeline and gradually earned back the confidence of Arsenal supporters. Additionally, the midfielder developed his skills, demonstrating that he can play not just in a two-man pivot but also on the left of a midfield three.
Soon after, Xhaka won the FA Cup again, defeating Chelsea in the final. The now 30-year-old has already been crucial to Arteta's Gunners being championship contenders.
Low - rampage of the red card
There are times when one aspect of Xhaka's game that is positive might also be seen as unfavorable. The Swiss midfielder's disciplinary history demonstrates his reputation as one of the Premier League's most aggressive players.
His sixth red card for the Gunners came against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semifinal last year. Xhaka has also received 76 yellow cards in 294 games, or 0.26 per game.
High - Season-winning goal
Xhaka won the club's goal of the season award last season for a powerful strike he made against Manchester United. His 30-yard missile whizzed past David de Gea in a back-and-forth battle to stun the Red Devils.
Although Xhaka has a flair for the exceptional, this long-range shot is possibly his greatest while wearing an Arsenal jersey.
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