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Granit Xhaka spoke to Jose Mourinho on the phone before signing his new Arsenal contract. The Swiss international midfielder has put pen to paper on a new bumper four-year contract after his move to Roma broke down.
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Xhaka featured and scored in Arsenal's 2-1 friendly defeat to Chelsea last Sunday.
He dropped a clue he could be staying after the game on his social media channels.
"It felt really good to be home. #Xhaka #Arsenal #GX34," he captioned his post.
Arsenal are expected to confirm that Xhaka has signed a new deal later today.
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Granit Xhaka scored for Arsenal in their 2-1 friendly defeat to Chelsea (Image: GETTY)
The 28-year-old will be crucial moving forward, particularly heading into the start of the new season.
Thomas Partey has picked up an ankle injury and could miss the opening game at Brentford next Friday.
New signing Albert Sambi Lokonga could partner Xhaka in the centre of midfield for the meantime.
Xhaka is expected to remain part of Arsenal's leadership group under Mikel Arteta for the upcoming campaign.