Arsenal News: Granit Xhaka’s time with Arsenal has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. In November 2019, the Swiss midfielder seemed to be on the brink of a bitter exit. Frustrated and substituted, Xhaka discarded his armband, exiting the Emirates pitch in a huff during a clash against Crystal Palace. But since that day, he has charted an incredible comeback story.
Over the years, Xhaka has revitalized his Arsenal career in remarkable ways. His resurgence has won him the status of a cult hero at the club, although he may not be hailed as a legend. His performance last term was his personal best since his transfer from Borussia Monchengladbach, as he netted nine goals and tallied seven assists.
However, the squad overhaul doesn’t stop there. Jurrien Timber from Ajax is expected to arrive soon, but another deal seems to be on the horizon
In classic Xhaka style, he’s decided to end his Arsenal stint on a high note. Thus agreeing to a £21.5m move to Bayer Leverkusen. On the other hand, Arsenal isn’t slowing down its pursuit of excellence. Declan Rice, the expensive £105m acquisition, is set to join the Gunners as part of the reshuffle.
However, the squad overhaul doesn’t stop there. Jurrien Timber from Ajax is expected to arrive soon, but another deal seems to be on the horizon. Arsenal is speculated to be eyeing Jeremie Frimpong, with a potential transfer fee rumored to be around £34m.
Interestingly, Frimpong’s current club is none other than Bayer Leverkusen, Xhaka’s new home. Shifting gears to English football shouldn’t be a daunting task for the right-back. If anything, he could follow Xhaka’s footsteps, trading Bundesliga for Premier League action.
Frimpong, a product of Manchester City’s youth program, holds a familiar face for the British audience. After honing his skills at City, he moved to Celtic at a young age. There former manager Neil Lennon labeled him as “one of the best kids I’ve ever seen at that age.”
To sum up, as Xhaka ends his turbulent journey with Arsenal on a high note, the club is preparing for a new era. With the arrival of talents like Rice and potentially Frimpong, the Gunners are demonstrating their commitment to building a dynamic and successful team
Frimpong has flourished since then, transitioning from a promising youth prospect to a commanding full-back. Currently, he ranks among the top in his position, especially when it comes to offensive prowess.
According to FBref, Frimpong stands out in the top 10% of players in his position across Europe’s top five leagues in multiple metrics. These include non-penalty goals, shots, assists, and progressive carries.
To sum up, as Xhaka ends his turbulent journey with Arsenal on a high note, the club is preparing for a new era. With the arrival of talents like Rice and potentially Frimpong, the Gunners are demonstrating their commitment to building a dynamic and successful team. Amidst the reshuffling, the anticipation for the upcoming season is escalating for Arsenal fans.
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