Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka’s post-match Instagram post is a pretty clear indication that he’ll be sticking around this coming campaign.
Xhaka has had a rocky career with Arsenal to date. His relationship with the fans has not always been healthy, which has led to speculation that he could move onto greener pastures this summer.
That speculation has intensified amid rumours that Jose Mourinho is keen to bring Xhaka to AS Roma this summer. Roma are thought to have firmed up their interest in signing the Switzerland captain.
The BBC reported while Xhaka was competing in Euro 2020 that Roma had made an official bid for the 28-year-old, one which was rejected by the Arsenal, an indication of their intention to keep the midfielder.
It now looks as though that they will, with manager Mikel Arteta saying this post-match…
Mikel Arteta on Xhaka:
“Granit is going to stay with us. He is a key member of our squad.” #AFC pic.twitter.com/QlNL9qRMLG
— Chris Wheatley (@ChrisWheatley_) August 1, 2021
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…and Xhaka posting the following on his Instagram page, which doesn’t sound like it comes from a player who’s expecting to leave.
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Though, anything is possible in football. If Roma are to come again with an offer which matches Arsenal’s valuation then he may still leave.
At this point in time, though, that looks highly unlikely.
Arteta & Edu are total failure, one minute they want him out, he does well at Euro, they get sceptical, back in training, they now want to keep him. Who knows? They might finally accept 2 cents offer from Roma…Maybe promote him captain if Auba leaves…
Til arteta leave,we will remain in second half of table we are at for 18 month, lucky to finish 8th Infamous spot; players & fans will have to cope with it.
Arteta has no clue and can’t blame him but Edu Sanielli & clowns managing this club, fooling Kroenke who has no clue of football. Or Arteta & these clowns be out and never there in first place….
Wenger was more than a coach, he was running this club!