ARSENE WENGER has admitted he signed Granit Xhaka because of his vast experience and immense quality
Arsene Wenger has admitted he's delighted to have signed Granit Xhaka
Xhaka has been linked with a move to the Emirates for many months and today put pen to paper on a long-term deal reportedly worth £35million.
The Switzerland international is part of a summer overhaul by Wenger, with Mikel Arteta, Tomas Rosicky and Mathieu Flamini leaving the club.
And the manager has admitted he's delighted to have got the deal over the line and is excited to work with the 23-year-old after the European Championships.
“Granit Xhaka is an exciting young player, already with good Champions League and Bundesliga experience," he said.
We have been watching him for a long time now and he is a player who will add quality to our squad.
"We wish Granit a good Euro 2016 with Switzerland and look forward to welcoming him to Arsenal ahead of next season.
Xhaka joined Borussia Monchengladbach in 2012 from his hometown club Basel where he spent 10 years, progressing through the youth ranks.
During his time with Basel, Xhaka won two Swiss League titles and the Swiss Cup in the 2011/12 season.