Xhaka Departs Arsenal for Bayer Leverkusen After 7 Years
- Granit Xhaka has completed a £21.5 million move to Bayer Leverkusen, ending his seven-year stay at Arsenal.
- Xhaka signed a five-year deal with Leverkusen and Arsenal received €25 million for the transfer.
- Xhaka made 297 appearances for Arsenal, scoring 23 goals and providing 29 assists, and won four trophies during his time at the club.
- Xhaka had a prominent role at Arsenal, being part of the club's leadership group and scoring nine goals in his best campaign.
- Leverkusen finished sixth in the Bundesliga last season and will compete in the Europa League.