Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has claimed Granit Xhaka had a “clear desire” to leave the club this summer.
Xhaka has since completed a £21.5million move to Bayer Leverkusen after 200 appearances for the Gunners in seven years.
Speaking to reporters after their 1-1 pre-season friendly draw with Nuremberg, Arteta was asked about Xhaka’s exit.
He replied: “There are three parts to this.
“He had a very clear desire that it was the right time and a big opportunity for him personally to move there.
“We had that conversation and in the end we all agreed that it was the right thing to move forward.”
Receive Alerts On:
Facebook: METRODAILYNG Twitter: @METRODAILYNG
REACH THE RIGHT PEOPLE AT THE RIGHT TIME WITH METRO DAILY NIGERIA. TRY AND ADVERTISE ANY KIND OF YOUR BUSINESS TO USERS ONLINE TODAY. KINDLY CONTACT US FOR YOUR ADVERTS OR PUBLICATIONS @ METRODAILYNG@GMAIL.COM or 08077778839. OR VISIT US AT OUR OFFICE AT
PLOT 273 REINSURANCE BUILDING
HERBERT MACAULAY WAY
2ND FLOOR, C WING, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD)
ABUJA – FCT.