Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Granit Xhaka in what has proven to be a rare piece of early business from Arsene Wenger. The Swiss international, who arrived from Borussia Monchengladbach, has become the club’s third most expensive transfer of all time and is expected to be a first-team regular for the Gunners.
Wenger now has a wealth of midfield options at his disposal and it could prove to be a real struggle to find his best system. Xhaka could form quite the midfield partnership with January addition Mohamed Elneny to protect the back four.
The back five largely picks itself while Xhaka, Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez would all be considered guaranteed starters when fit.
"I'm very proud to be joining Arsenal," Xhaka told the club's official website. "I cannot wait to move to London, represent this special club and play in the Premier League.
"I will give everything to help Arsenal win trophies and make the fans happy."
Wenger added: "Granit Xhaka is an exciting young player, already with good Champions League and Bundesliga experience. We have been watching him for a long time now and he is a player who will add quality to our squad.
"We wish Granit a good Euro 2016 with Switzerland and look forward to welcoming him to Arsenal ahead of next season."
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