The 23-year-old Swiss midfielder arrives from Borussia Monchengladbach, who he captained to fourth place in the Bundesliga last season and Champions League qualification in the past two seasons.
I’m very proud to be joining Arsenal. I cannot wait to move to London, represent this special club and play inPremier League. I will give everything to help Arsenal win trophies and make the fans happy
Granit Xhaka
Xhaka, who has made 41 international appearances for Switzerland, joined Borussia Monchengladbach in 2012 from his hometown club FC 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 a Double-winning season in 2011/12.
Arsène Wenger said: “Granit Xhaka is an exciting young player, already with good Champions League and Bundesliga experience.
"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 has completed his medical and will join up with his new team-mates after Euro 2016.
The transfer is subject to the completion of regulatory processes, with Xhaka’s contract with Arsenal commencing on July 1, 2016.
Everyone at Arsenal looks forward to welcoming Granit to the club in July.
Quick facts about Granit
Born September 27, 1992
Basel, Switzerland
Position: Midfielder
Squad Number:
Previous Club(s) FC Basel, Borussia Monchengladbach
The midfielder has also tasted international success at youth level, winning the 2009 Under-17 World Cup in Nigeria before helping Switzerland finish second in the 2011 European Under-21 Championship.
Granit Xhaka Characteristics
+ Strengths
Passing
Very Strong
Aerial Duels
Strong
Ball interception
Strong
- Weaknesses
Discipline
Very Weak
Granit Xhaka's Style of Play
• Likes to play long balls
• Likes to shoot from distance
• Commits fouls often
* Strengths, weaknesses and styles are calculated from the past season statistics
Age: 23 years old (27-09-1992
Height: 185cm
Weight: 82kg
Nationality: Switzerland
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