Disappointment for Arsenal fans as Xhaka inches closer to Leverkusen move

Disappointment for Arsenal fans as Xhaka inches closer to Leverkusen move

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 12:49 - 04.07.2023

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka is set to join Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen and some Arsenal fans have shared their thoughts on the move.

Granit Xhaka, the former Arsenal captain is nearing a return to Germany with Bayer Leverkusen.

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The Gunners are set to complete a big-money move for West Ham captain Declan Rice and, an exit for Xhaka makes sense for both parties. 

Xhaka set for Leverkusen move

According to The Athletic, Arsenal will receive €25million for the 30-year-old as Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso looks to add experience and extra quality to his side.

Xhaka was instrumental for Mikel Arteta's men last season as they fought hard but ultimately lost in the race to win the Premier League. 

Arsenal fans react to Xhaka's potential exit

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