Granit Xhaka, the Swiss midfielder who played for Arsenal from 2015 to 2021, has spoken out about his complicated relationship with former boss Mikel Arteta. In a recent interview, Xhaka revealed that he "will never forget what he did for me", hinting at the support and guidance Arteta provided during his time at the club.
Xhaka's comments come after it was announced that he had signed for Sunderland in the Premier League, sparking rumors of a rivalry between the two clubs. However, Xhaka insisted that he has no grudges against Arteta or Arsenal, stating that he is "excited" to start a new chapter in his career.
The interview also touched on Xhaka's decision to leave Arsenal and join Sunderland, with the midfielder citing a desire for a fresh challenge and an opportunity to prove himself in the Premier League. Despite leaving one of England's biggest clubs, Xhaka expressed his gratitude to Arteta for giving him the chance to develop as a player.
Xhaka's words paint a picture of a complex and nuanced relationship between the two former colleagues, with both parties seeming to have moved on from any past disagreements. As Xhaka looks to start a new chapter in his career, it will be interesting to see how he is received by Sunderland fans and whether he can help the club achieve success in the Premier League.
The full interview with Granit Xhaka can be watched on BBC iPlayer, offering a deeper insight into the midfielder's thoughts on Arteta, Arsenal, and his future plans.
Xhaka's comments come after it was announced that he had signed for Sunderland in the Premier League, sparking rumors of a rivalry between the two clubs. However, Xhaka insisted that he has no grudges against Arteta or Arsenal, stating that he is "excited" to start a new chapter in his career.
The interview also touched on Xhaka's decision to leave Arsenal and join Sunderland, with the midfielder citing a desire for a fresh challenge and an opportunity to prove himself in the Premier League. Despite leaving one of England's biggest clubs, Xhaka expressed his gratitude to Arteta for giving him the chance to develop as a player.
Xhaka's words paint a picture of a complex and nuanced relationship between the two former colleagues, with both parties seeming to have moved on from any past disagreements. As Xhaka looks to start a new chapter in his career, it will be interesting to see how he is received by Sunderland fans and whether he can help the club achieve success in the Premier League.
The full interview with Granit Xhaka can be watched on BBC iPlayer, offering a deeper insight into the midfielder's thoughts on Arteta, Arsenal, and his future plans.
I don't know if I'd say Xhaka is over his issues with Arteta just yet... I mean, he's trying to play it cool, but those two had some problems during his time at Arsenal 
. I'm sure there were some tense moments on the pitch and in the locker room. Now that he's moved on to Sunderland, I'm curious to see how their paths will cross again 
️. Still, Xhaka seems genuinely grateful for Arteta's guidance, so maybe they'll be able to put the past behind them 
. Either way, it'll be interesting to watch from the sidelines!
... like what's up with that? Can't just share the clip or provide a summary? Noooo, gotta make us watch the whole thing on iPlayer and hope we can find it in our busy schedules. Meanwhile, Xhaka is trying to have a nuanced convo about his past and Arteta, but all I'm seeing is a bunch of cryptic statements 
. He deserves a new chapter in his career and I'm glad he's leaving behind any drama with Mikel Arteta. It's refreshing to see him focus on the positive aspects of his time at Arsenal, like the guidance and support he received from Arteta 
. Xhaka's decision to join Sunderland shows he's not afraid to take risks and prove himself in a new league 
. Now let's see how Sunderland fans welcome him with open arms 
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I was worried he'd still have some beef with Arteta, but it seems like they've totally moved on from their complicated past. Xhaka's just being a good sport about leaving Arsenal for Sunderland, and I gotta respect that. The fact that he's acknowledging the impact Arteta had on his career is really admirable - you don't often see players do that. Now we'll just have to wait and see how he does in the Premier League... 
but i know mikel arteta didn't treat him bad or anything, he just needed a change of scenery 
granit's being super positive and focused on his new chapter, which is so inspiring 
i love how he's giving credit to arteta for helping him develop as a player 
let's see what the future holds for granit xhaka and sunderland!!! 
It feels like there's more to the story than Xhaka's saying. Maybe they had a falling out and he's trying to play it cool now? 
also why should we trust his words now after he left arsenal? seems like he's just trying to spin a positive narrative about the whole thing... 
. I mean, he was basically playing for a big club at Arsenal, now hes dropping down to the Championship? Thats gotta hurt some egos 
. And Arteta's response has been super chill, but what if its all a ruse? What if Xhaka is just trying to get under Artetas skin 
. I'm not buying it... at least not yet 
xhaka is straight up saying he owes arteta a debt of gratitude for giving him a chance to shine at arsenal 
i'm curious to see how it all unfolds, especially with sunderland looking to make some noise in the premier league 
. I mean, don't get me wrong, he did have some good moments, but overall, it felt like he wasn't quite gelling with the team or Arteta's tactics. Still, you've gotta give credit where credit is due - Xhaka has been pretty open about how much he appreciated Arteta's guidance and support during his time at the club 
. Can't say I'm too surprised that rumors of a rivalry between the two clubs have been circulating - old rivalries never die, after all 
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