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Joe Mewis

‘I follow Arsenal every day. When Sunderland don’t have a game, I watch Arsenal. I’m proud of playing so many games for such an amazing club’ Granit Xhaka on why Arsenal maintain a special place in his heart

Arsenal star Granit Xhaka acknowledges the fans following victory in the UEFA Europa League group A match between Arsenal FC and PSV Eindhoven at Emirates Stadium on October 20, 2022 in London, England.

Granit Xhaka made his senior debut as a 17-year-old in 2010 and has gone on to make more than 600 senior appearances for five major European clubs over the past decade and a half, but one stint stands out above all others.

The midfielder was signed for Arsenal by legendary boss Arsene Wenger in the summer of 2016 and for seven seasons, the Swiss was a mainstay in the Gunners’ engine room, turning out 297 times for the club.

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