Six years after signing and three years after his jaw-dropping, foul-mouthed outburst at the supporters, Granit Xhaka is ready to put the past behind him as he takes on a new role at Arsenal.
The Switzerland international is such a curious case to analyse. Undoubtedly flawed, but the Gunners are undeniably better whenever he is in the team. Xhaka so often dictates the tempo at which Arsenal operate, which means any time he is not at the top of his game the entire side suffers.
As a result of this, there have been times when Xhaka has been the subject of intense criticism from fans and pundits alike. Things came to a head in November 2019 when the midfielder swore at supporters and threw his shirt to the floor after being jeered as he was substituted.
