Granit Xhaka finds himself in the Arsenal limelight once again this season, but it's finally due to all of the right reasons. Just over twelve months ago, the 29-year-old looked certain to depart the Emirates Stadium following a rocky time in north London, but fast forward to today and he's one of the club's most important and appreciated players.
Despite talks with AS Roma taking place last summer, Xhaka ended up signing a new deal at Arsenal following positive talks with Mikel Arteta and technical director Edu. The player has since explained the reasoning behind his decision and even claimed he would have left if it wasn't for the manager.
The relationship between Xhaka and the Arsenal fans is the healthiest it's been since the player's arrival back in 2016, with supporters chanting his name rather than cursing it which unfortunately became a regular occurrence in recent years. However, a number of consistent and disciplined performances have seen a rejuvenated version of the midfielder enjoy the best form he's experienced in red and white.
