Granit Xhaka moved to Arsenal this summer for fee of around £34 million.
Arsenal’s Granit Xhaka
In an exclusive video uploaded to the Premier League’s official Twitter page, Arsenal star Granit Xhaka discussed who his footballing idol and role model is.
The Switzerland international move to the Emirates for a fee believed to be in the region of £34 million this summer, and has immediately made an impression with his dynamic, tenacious displays.
Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira
Unsurprisingly, Xhaka picked former Gunners star, and midfield legend Patrick Vieira.
In the video uploaded to the Premier League’s official Twitter page, Xhaka explains how Vieira is an idol to him, whilst highlighting his incredible playing abilities:
The Gunners’ new midfielder Granit Xhaka has chosen an @Arsenal legend as his #PL Idol… pic.twitter.com/JBvHoQXZSr
— Premier League (@premierleague) 5 September 2016
The 23-year-old former Borussia Mönchengladbach star possesses many qualities that critics of the Gunners believe has been missing from Arsene Wenger’s side since Vieira’s departure.
Granit Xhaka
If Xhaka turns out to be even half the player that the Frenchman was, Arsenal will have a superb player on their hands, and he could help them once again challenge for major honours.
The Gunners’ Premier League campaign resumes on Saturday when they take n Southampton at the Emirates in what will be a must win game to keep up pace with the leaders.
Switzerland’s Granit Xhaka applauds the fans at the end of the game
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