Granit Xhaka plays for Arsenal Football Club. The Swiss midfielder arrived at Arsenal in 2016 from Borussia Mönchengladbach for £40.5m and earns around £100,000-per-week or £5,200,000-per-year. Xhaka wears the number 34 shirt. He was born September 27, 1992. Xhaka is married to Leonita Lekaj.
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Arsenal star ruled out with injury to 2022
Granit Xhaka has seemingly been ruled out of action until 2022, with Arsenal stating that's when he's aiming to return to full training.
Xhaka no outlier: Premier League Covid vaccine hesitancy worst in the world
Granit Xhaka recently made the headlines for catching Covid when it was revealed he had not been vaccinated, but it seems he is far from alone in the Premier League which has the worst uptake rate in the world.
Mikel Arteta expects injured Arsenal man to target 2-month comeback
Arsenal have ruled Granit Xhaka out for three months, but he'll want to be back in two, according to manager Mikel Arteta.
Mikel Arteta gives fitness update on returning internationals
Mikel Arteta says there's no bad news from the international break, and everybody seems to be okay on the injury front besides Granit Xhaka.
Granit Xhaka agrees to let Amazon document his injury recovery
Granit Xhaka has agreed to let the Amazon Prime camera crew follow his recovery from injury for the upcoming All or Nothing documentary.
Mikel Arteta expects key midfielder to 'evolve and develop in other areas'
Mikel Arteta believes that Granit Xhaka will use his time on the sidelines to evolve and develop in other areas, although he doesn't say...
Mikel Arteta: Arsenal star's injury could have been even worse
Mikel Arteta says Granit Xhaka's injury is really bad news, but it could have been even worse and it was important to escape surgery.
1 new injury: Arsenal team news vs Brighton
Arsenal have confirmed their team news ahead of the Premier League clash with Brighton, and there's currently just one absentee.
Arsenal starter to miss 3 months with injury
Granit Xhaka will miss approximately three months of action with an injury to his medial knee ligament, but he won't require surgery.
Granit Xhaka’s wife posts worrying injury Instagram update
Granit Xhaka's wife Leonita has posted a worrying picture of the Arsenal midfielder, strapped up in protective leg gear.
I’m pretty worried: Arteta gives Granit Xhaka injury update
Mikel Arteta spoke to the media after Arsenal's won over Tottenham at the Emirates on Sunday and revealed that he is very worried about Granit Xhaka's injury.
Xhaka to return: How Arsenal could line up vs Tottenham Hotspur
With the chance to overtake their North London rivals with a two-goal win, let's take a look at our Arsenal predicted lineup to face Spurs.
Juventus to give Arsenal choice of 2 midfielders to land Xhaka
Juventus could offer Arsenal Aaron Ramsey OR Weston McKennie in order to get their hands on Granit Xhaka in a rumour that's got a...
1 out, 1 doubt: Latest Arsenal team news pre-AFC Wimbledon
Arsenal's injury and suspension list is rapidly shrinking, and there are only a couple of players likely to miss the visit of AFC Wimbledon.
Juventus want to swap 23-year-old for Granit Xhaka
Massimiliano Allegri could ask Juventus to get him a new midfielder in the January transfer window and Granit Xhaka is apparently top of his list.
3 players unavailable: Arsenal team news vs Burnley
Arsenal will be without three players through injury and suspension at the weekend, as Mikel Arteta's side travels to face Burnley.
Arsenal 28yo returns to training after Covid-19 isolation
Granit Xhaka is back in training with the Arsenal squad following his Covid-19 absence in Switzerland, though he is still suspended.
5 return as Arsenal midfielder ruled out for Norwich game
Arsenal have delivered their latest team news update ahead of their game against Norwich this weekend.
Mikel Arteta very clear on his Covid vaccination stance
Mikel Arteta believes players who don't get vaccinated are putting the club and team at risk because it is them who 'will pay the price'.
Arsenal to target 2 positions in future transfer windows
Arsenal would have made even more than their six summer signings if they'd made further sales, and they're set to primarily target two positions in future windows.
Granit Xhaka responds to Jose Mourinho’s vaccine advice
Jose Mourinho has told Granit Xhaka he should get the Covid vaccine and 'be safe' after the midfielder contracted Covid.
Arsenal don’t bother to make Granit Xhaka announcement
Arsenal have still not announced that Granit Xhaka has signed a new deal, despite being half out the door to Roma all summer, even though the player and owner have confirmed it.
Granit Xhaka moans about Arsenal red card
Granit Xhaka believes he was 'brutally surprised' to be sent off for flying, two-footed, off the ground into a tackle against Manchester City.
Swiss editor calls Granit Xhaka ‘negligent’ for not getting vaccinated
The editor of huge Swiss publication, Blick, has hit out at Granit Xhaka for being negligent after it was revealed the midfielder had not only picked up Covid but had also not been vaccinated.
Unvaccinated Arsenal starter tests positive for Covid-19
Granit Xhaka has tested positive for Covid-19 and hasn't been vaccinated, according to reports and quotes over the last 24 hours.
Arsenal 28yo very happy to agree contract extension
Granit Xhaka says he's very happy with his new Arsenal contract, which was announced in a statement from Stan and Josh Kroenke at the weekend.
Arsenal owner confirms player's contract extension in public statement
Granit Xhaka's new Arsenal contract has been confirmed in rather bizarre fashion, through a statement from the owners in a matchday programme.
Arsenal never wanted to sell 28yo after transfer u-turn
Mikel Arteta claims Arsenal never actually wanted to let Granit Xhaka leave the club this summer, despite the strong links to AS Roma.
Arsenal legend calls for Kieran Tierney to be made captain
Nigel Winterburn has urged Mikel Arteta to make Kieran Tierney Arsenal's captain amid reports Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could leave the club this summer.
Arsenal 28yo signs contract extension
Granit Xhaka has put pen to paper on a new Arsenal deal to 2025, according to a report from Switzerland.
Arsenal reject chance to sign Roma midfielder
Arsenal have reportedly turned down the chance to sign Roma's Amadou Diawara this summer after the midfielder was offered to the club.
Granit Xhaka signs new Arsenal deal – report
Granit Xhaka has reportedly signed a new four-year deal with Arsenal.
Arsenal to move onto other signings following transfer u-turn
Arsenal will focus on strengthening other areas of the squad now that Granit Xhaka is set to remain with the club this summer.
Mikel Arteta says 28-year-old will stay after move collapsed
After seeming destined to become a Roma player, Granit Xhaka's cat-like Arsenal career could well be set to continue.
Pictured: 3 players join Arsenal training ahead of Chelsea clash
Granit Xhaka, Joe Willock, and Ben White have all joined Arsenal's training sessions over the last few days ahead of the clash with Chelsea.
Arsenal star set for u-turn signing new contract after exit links
Granit Xhaka is tired of waiting for AS Roma and could well renew his contract with Arsenal imminently, according to reports in Italy.
Arsenal prepare to offer 28yo new contract
Arsenal are preparing to offer Granit Xhaka a new contract this summer, with AS Roma failing to make a suitable bid for him, according to reports.
Arsenal 28yo's move to Serie A now on standby
The Italian media have finally conceded that Granit Xhaka's transfer to AS Roma is on standby until they can present a better offer to Arsenal.
AS Roma could close deal for Arsenal 28yo at €20m
Granit Xhaka's move to AS Roma now only depends on sorting out the final details, with the Serie A club seemingly now willing to pay Arsenal's asking price.
Arsenal insist Roma pay the asking price for Granit Xhaka
Arsenal still feel that AS Roma have to pay up if they want Granit Xhaka, despite reports in Italy that a deal is getting closer.