Arsenal signs Mönchengladbach captain Granit Xhaka

May 25, 2016

Today, London-based club Arsenal announced signing 23-year-old Swiss midfielder  from German club. The Swiss international has made 41 appearances for Switzerland and joined the German side from, his childhood club, in 2012.

Xhaka said, "I cannot wait to move to London, represent this special club and play in the Premier League." Xhaka made about 140 appearances for Borussia. He captained Mönchengladbach last season when their side came fourth in the league table and qualified for the. He won two titles with Basel.

Xhaka has passed his medical tests and is to join The Gunners after the tournament with his contract in force from July 1. "Granit Xhaka is an exciting young player," said Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger, "already with good Champions League and Bundesliga experience." Borussia's sporting director said,.

Xhaka's transfer fee was not disclosed.