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Confirmed: Arsenal announce Granit Xhaka signing
ARSENAL have confirmed the signing of Granit Xhaka on a long-term contract.
Arsenal confirmed the arrival of Granit Xhaka today
The 23-year-old becomes Arsenal's first arrival of the summer and leaves Borussia Monchengladbach after four years at the Bundesliga club.
"I’m very proud to be joining Arsenal," he told arsenal.com.
"I cannot wait to move to London, represent this special club and play in the Premier League.
"I will give everything to help Arsenal win trophies and make the fans happy."
Arsenal are believed to have paid around £30million for the playmaker.
OK, let’s announce Xhaka… https://t.co/u8siwTRzUY #GunnerGranithttps://t.co/AqskUiGrX4
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) May 25, 2016
The Gunners are in search of new midfielders after letting go of Mikel Arteta, Mathieu Flamini and Tomas Rosicky at the end of the season.
Switzerland international Xhaka will play at Euro 2016 in France this summer before joining the Arsenal camp.
Arsenal target Granit Xhaka in action
“Granit Xhaka is an exciting young player, already with good Champions League and Bundesliga experience," said manager Arsene Wenger.
"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.”
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