Midfielder Granit Xhaka has opened up about his experience at Arsenal, expressing a sense of disrespect from the club during his tenure as captain. Xhaka felt that the club was eager to part ways with him, with the exception of manager Mikel Arteta.
According to a conversation with Raphael Honigstein for The Athletic FC, Xhaka shared that his commitment to the club had waned, feeling that he had “already left the club” emotionally. However, Arteta, who is currently at the helm of Arsenal, had a different view and expressed his desire for Xhaka to remain with the team.
Arteta’s support was a standout in contrast to the overall treatment Xhaka perceived from the club, highlighting a personal vote of confidence from the manager amidst a challenging period for the player.