Tag: Xabi Alonso

Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 19, 2023.(Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal fan abuse made me stronger says former Gunner

Granit Xhaka says the abuse he received from Arsenal fans during his captaincy made him stronger and shaped his journey, leading to success at Bayer Leverkusen.
BERLIN, GERMANY - MAY 25: Granit Xhaka of Bayer 04 Leverkusen lifts the DFB-Pokal Trophy after his team's victory in the DFB Cup 2023/24 final match between 1. FC Kaiserslautern and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Olympiastadion on May 25, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Ex-Arsenal captain 25-yard stunner wins cup final

Former Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka scores winning goal as 10-man Bayer Leverkusen secure German Cup victory and domestic double.
Bayer Leverkusen's German midfielder #10 Florian Wirtz (R) celebrates scoring the 1-0 goal with Bayer Leverkusen's Dutch defender #30 Jeremie Frimpong during the German first division Bundesliga football match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and SC Freiburg in Leverkusen, western Germany on October 29, 2023. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal lead chase for Vermeeren, Wirtz, and Toney

Arsenal targets young stars Arthur Vermeeren, Florian Wirtz, and Ivan Toney in the upcoming January transfer window, leading the chase over rivals.
Bayer Leverkusen's German midfielder #10 Florian Wirtz (R) celebrates scoring the 1-0 goal with Bayer Leverkusen's Dutch defender #30 Jeremie Frimpong during the German first division Bundesliga football match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and SC Freiburg in Leverkusen, western Germany on October 29, 2023. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)

Wirtz’s stellar form sparks €80m duel between Arsenal and Tottenham

Arsenal poised for a strategic bid for Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz, vying with Tottenham and European elites.
MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 15: Granit Xhaka of Bayer Leverkusen looks o during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Allianz Arena on September 15, 2023 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Granit Xhaka explains why he left Arsenal

Granit Xhaka opens up about his transfer to Bayer Leverkusen, discussing his time at Arsenal, the differences between the two clubs, and his relationship with coach Xabi Alonso.
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - AUGUST 19: Florian Wirtz of Bayer 04 Leverkusen celebrates after scoring his team's third goal with teammates during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and RB Leipzig at BayArena on August 19, 2023 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

Granit Xhaka: Such a return is what you want

Granit Xhaka stars in Bayer Leverkusen's 3-2 victory over RB Leipzig, marking his impressive return to the Bundesliga and showcasing the team's ambition.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal celebrates after the team's victory during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 22, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arteta speaks about Xhaka after ‘deal agreed’ reports

Mikel Arteta stayed tight-lipped on Granit Xhaka's future in a recent press conference, but reports suggest the midfielder's departure is imminent.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Granit Xhaka transfer to be finalised by early June

Granit Xhaka's move to Bayer Leverkusen is being billed in Switzerland as the 'transfer of the summer', as Xabi Alonso's looks to reshape the Werkself's midfield.
Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka celebrates after scoring their fourth goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 1, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

£13m Arsenal transfer now on verge of completion

Bayer Leverkusen are in advanced talks over a £13m deal to sign Granit Xhaka, with the midfielder holding conversations with Xabi Alonso.
Leverkusen's Burkinabe defender Edmond Tapsoba and Union Berlin's Hungarian midfielder Andras Schaefer both jump to head the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match between Union Berlin and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Berlin on April 29, 2023. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO ALTERNATIVE CROP (Photo by JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP via Getty Images)

2 Leverkusen stars for Arsenal with Xhaka going the other way

Arteta's Arsenal reportedly targets Leverkusen stars Tapsoba and Diaby, while Granit Xhaka's future at the club looks uncertain.

Xabi Alonso was desperate to join Arsenal under Wenger

Some senior figures at Arsenal had never seen a player so desperate to join the club as Xabi Alonso, but they never made it happen.
Arsenal's coach Arsene Wenger from France looks on during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 first-leg football match AC Milan Vs Arsenal at the 'San Siro Stadium' in Milan on March 8, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / MARCO BERTORELLO

Tottenham and Chelsea stars in Arsene Wenger’s rejected XI

David Silva is just one name on the list of players Arsène Wenger rejected, let's see if we can make an XI from players the former Arsenal manager reportedly rejected.

Xabi Alonso denies offer to join Mikel Arteta at Arsenal

Xabi Alonso says he doesn't have any offers and his plan is to remain with Real Sociedad B, despite links to Arsenal as part of a Mikel Arteta coaching team.

Alonso interview in 2016 provides hint he could join Arteta at Arsenal

Xabi Alonso's comments in a 2016 interview could provide a major hint about the 36-year-old's future, with rumours he could join Mikel Arteta at Arsenal.
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Arsenal announce double charity match against Real Madrid

Arsenal have announced two charity matches against Real Madrid, following the success of the legends match against AC Milan Glorie in 2016.

Xabi Alonso: Arsenal were £3m away from signing me

For the sake of £3m, Arsenal continued with Denilson in midfield instead of landing Xabi Alonso
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Xabi Alonso makes quick recovery ahead of Arsenal clash

Xabi Alonso has made a miraculous recovery after having to be helped from the training pitch on Monday and now looks in contention to feature against Arsenal.
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Bayern Munich suffer another injury blow, Xhaka cleared

Bayern Munich look like they could well be without Xabi Alonso after the midfielder picked up a knee injury in training on Monday.

Video Arsenal captain praises Bayern Munich man

Arsenal's captain Mikel Arteta has given an interview to UEFA about his compatriot Xabi Alonso.