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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Granit Xhaka in Swiss documentary
Granit Xhaka is part of the Swiss national team's documentary titled "The Pressure Game", featuring in the fourth episode of the series.
3 Arsenal players make Teams of the Week
Three Arsenal players made the BBC and WhoScored Teams of the Week after the win against Crystal Palace at the weekend.
Arsenal star makes Europa League Team of the Week
Arsenal's Granit Xhaka was named in the WhoScored Europa League Team of the Week for his performance against Sporting CP, despite the team's elimination.
Arsenal to extend Xhaka’s contract with new terms
Arsenal plans to trigger Granit Xhaka's contract extension to 2025 and negotiate fresh terms, securing the midfielder's future amidst a successful season.
Have Granit Xhaka’s foul stats undergone a revolution?
Looking for Granit Xhaka's foul stats? Discover how the midfielder has improved his game this season, resulting in fewer bookings and more fouls received. Last season may have been the outlier as Xhaka has been booked just three times from 17 fouls this season, compared to 10 bookings from 29 fouls last season. Read on for a breakdown of his foul and card stats, and how they compare to his career average.
“Absolutely”: Xhaka insists Arsenal can compete for 2 trophies
Granit Xhaka thinks Arsenal have what it takes to compete for both the Premier League and the Europa League trophies this season.
“This is not a dream” Granit Xhaka on Arsenal’s title chances
Granit Xhaka says the Arsenal squad aren't talking about winning the title yet, but he doesn't see why they can't lift the trophy in May.
Odegaard & Xhaka’s votes for Best Player, Goalkeeper, and Coach of the Year
Martin Odegaard and Granit Xhaka's votes in The Best FIFA Football Awards 2022 have been revealed, with Lionel Messi winning the main prize.
Xhaka to extend contract before Switzerland return says brother
Arsenal are in talks with Granit Xhaka over a two-year contract extension with his brother hopeful the midfielder will then return to FC Basel to join him.
Arsenal contract talks with Granit Xhaka begin
After extending Mohamed Elneny's contract, Arsenal are also reportedly in conversations with Granit Xhaka over a new deal, according to a report.
Granit Xhaka named Swiss Footballer of the Year
Granit Xhaka has been named Swiss Footballer of the Year in a ceremony that took place in his home country on Monday night.
4 amusing north London derby moments you might’ve missed
Arsenal enjoyed an important win over Spurs on Sunday, but there were a few funny moments away from the on-field action as well.
3 Arsenal internationals snapped watching Milan friendly in stands
Granit Xhaka and Matt Turner were with the Arsenal squad on Tuesday for the match against AC Milan, though they didn't feature.
Granit Xhaka calls on Arsenal to get behind Jesus replacement
Granit Xhaka has called on Arsenal to support Eddie Nketiah in Gabriel Jesus' absence, highlighting the young striker's positive past performances.
World Cup 30yo confirms he’s rejoining Arsenal immediately
Granit Xhaka is expecting to link up with the Arsenal squad immediately, following Switzerland's exit from the World Cup to Portugal.
Per Mertesacker reacts to latest Granit Xhaka controversy
Per Mertesacker hopes Granit Xhaka won't be punished for his actions in Switzerland's match against Serbia, arguing that Switzerland need him to progress.
Arsenal 30yo wins MOTM award amid multiple controversies
Granit Xhaka won the Man of the Match award as Switzerland beat Serbia on Friday, but he was involved in a few controversial incidents.
“I will smash you”: Granit Xhaka tells Martinelli and Jesus
Granit Xhaka won't hold back if he gets the chance to face his Arsenal teammates when Switzerland face Brazil on Monday.
How Saka’s Arsenal teammates reacted to his World Cup debut
Bukayo Saka made a fantastic start to his World Cup career on Monday, and a few of his Arsenal teammates past and present were watching on.
2 more Arsenal players feature in Premier League Team of the Season so far
Alan Shearer has named a couple of Arsenal players in his Premier League Team of the Season so far, as well as picking Mikel Arteta as manager.
Which shirt numbers will Arsenal’s World Cup internationals wear?
Following the final World Cup call-ups on Monday, Arsenal's internationals have learned their shirt numbers for the tournament.
Xhaka & 4 other Arsenal players ill from pre-Wolves meal
Granit Xhaka asked to be taken off early in Arsenal's game against Wolves on Saturday evening and it seems he wasn't the only player to feel ill.
4th Arsenal player officially called up for the World Cup
Granit Xhaka has become the fourth Arsenal player called up for the World Cup, making the Switzerland squad on Wednesday.
“It’s f’ing unbelievable” Granit Xhaka swears on live TV after Arsenal beat Chelsea
Granit Xhaka spoke like a true Arsenal fan after the Gunners beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge to retake top spot in the Premier League with just two to play before the World Cup break.
Arsenal midfielder nominated for Premier League Player of the Month
Granit Xhaka has been nominated for Premier League Player of the Month for October, along with seven others.
Arsenal star proud to hit new milestone with the club
Granit Xhaka says he's proud to have played his 200th Premier League game for Arsenal and he hopes there's still more to come.
Foreign media finally admit Arsenal star is non-transferable
Even the Italian media have given up on linking Granit Xhaka with a move away from Arsenal, calling him "non-transferable".
Matt Turner makes joke about Granit Xhaka
Matt Turner joked that Granit Xhaka's right leg is usually just for standing, after the midfielder scored a nice half-volley with his weak foot on Thursday.
Mikel Arteta: “He deserved that”
Mikel Arteta hailed Granit Xhaka after Arsenal sealed qualification for the knock-out rounds of the Europa League as the Swiss midfielder's transformation continues.
More goals will come: Arteta happy to qualify but job not done
Arsenal stretched their winning run to eight when they beat Ruud van Nistelrooy's PSV Eindhoven on Thursday night in their rearranged Europa League game.
Crowd trouble after Arsenal match as PSV fans aim a flare
Some PSV fans seemed to take losing to Arsenal in the Europa League quite badly with reports of seats being ripped out and images of a flare that was reportedly aimed at Arsenal supporters.
2 Arsenal players at risk of suspension, neither are Granit Xhaka
Two Arsenal players are at risk of a domestic suspension due to an accumulation of yellow cards and it speaks to Granit Xhaka's reformation that he is not one of them.
FA speak to Gabriel after Liverpool confrontation
The FA have reportedly already spoken to Gabriel Magalhaes after Sunday's game against Liverpool saw a flashpoint involving the defender, Jordan Henderson and Granit Xhaka.
Comments between Arsenal and Liverpool players referred to FA
The officials during Arsenal's win over Liverpool on Sunday have referred comments made by a player to the FA.
Xhaka tips Gabriel Martinelli to be “one of the best”
Granit Xhaka believes Gabriel Martinelli has all the tools to be one of the best around, as the winger continues to impress this season.
Player of the Month sends message to the Arsenal fans
Granit Xhaka won Arsenal's Player of the Month award for September, taking a huge share of the fan vote in the end.
2 more Arsenal players make Premier League Team of the Week
William Saliba and Granit Xhaka both made the BBC's Premier League Team of the Week after their north London derby performances.
Tactics: How Mikel Arteta solved the Granit Xhaka problem
Join Stephen Bradley as he analyses Arsenal's thumping 3-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League and how Mikel Arteta has found a role for Granit Xhaka that lets him thrive.
“After 7 years!”: Arsenal star’s hilarious reaction to MOTM award
Granit Xhaka shared a joke with Gabriel Jesus after winning the Man of the Match award for his north London derby performance on Saturday.
The 4 Arsenal nominees up for Player of the Month
Arsenal have named the four nominees for their latest Player of the Month award, but there appears to be a clear favourite from the early voting.