Granit Xhaka's change of heart on his Arsenal future was a dramatic one, and it may have impacted the future of his Gunners teammate Matteo Guendouzi.
Swiss international Xhaka, who recently spoke to the The Players' Tribune, had been prepared to leave north London during the 2019-20 season, after a coming-together with fans during a 2-2 Premier League draw with Crystal Palace. The former Borussia Monchengladbach man was on the verge of a return to the Bundesliga, with his agent saying terms had been agreed with Hertha Berlin.
However, after a significant intervention from manager Mikel Arteta, the midfielder changed his mind and opted to stay. A few months later, Hertha attempted to solve their midfield problem by recruiting Guendouzi, and the French international is now on the verge of a permanent exit having not played for the Gunners in close to two years.
