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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Fabrizio Romano

Granit Xhaka poised for Arsenal exit with Leverkusen close to £13m deal

Granit Xhaka
Granit Xhaka pictured during Arsenal’s game against Chelsea this month. Photograph: Alex Pantling/Getty Images

Granit Xhaka is poised to leave Arsenal at the end of the season and Bayer Leverkusen are in advanced talks to sign the midfielder for €15m (£13m).

The 30-year-old’s contract expires in June 2024 and there are no negotiations over an extension, with a parting of ways planned seven years after Xhaka joined from another German club, Borussia Mönchengladbach.

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