Granit Xhaka's remarkable Arsenal redemption | Football Focus

In 2019, Granit Xhaka's relationship with the Arsenal fans reached rock-bottom. Nobody could have foreseen that he'd still be at the club in 2022 as captain, a firm fan-favourite and with his own chant. So, how did he turn it around? Let the man himself explain...

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Granit Xhaka's remarkable Arsenal redemption | Football Focus

[GIBBO]

Shows what kind of man he is, and his strength of character. Upmost respect for not taking the easy way out, and asking for a transfer

[benedictharrison]

it was obvious from the start that Xhaka is an emotional and passionate player. Sometimes this can be a detriment to a player but when it is harnessed to be a positive for drive and determination it is something money can't buy. Xhaka has always been a technically gifted player, strong with both feet, great vision, great tactical awareness, his only weakness was he was sometimes slow and clumsy in defence (although his defensive intelligence and positioning is underrated) but more important is his passion for football - this is something that you can't train. Very happy to have him playing for Arsenal

[kennedytobias]

Thank you Arteta for letting him stay and love Granit Xhaka❤

[somebloke]

He’s always been the most natural leader at the club, even now, you can see who the real captain on the field is, so glad he has found the respect he has always deserved. He’s going to play 300+ games for this club, that’s significant.

[shettyboy]

Liverpool fan here. Love the redemption story here. Also kudos to the man management from arteta.

[ajengsriharyanti]

we love you Xhaka, thank you for staying with us ❤

[containedhurricane]

Wenger, Emery and Ljungberg must've known about Xhaka's passion, work rate, aerial ability, leadership and positional play, but they couldn't figure out the best tactics to minimize his weakness in tight spaces and at tackling. Arteta was cleverer at maximizing Xhaka's strengths in the left mezzala position, as he did by converting Saka to an RW

[Nkz_]

This guy deserves all the respect his getting atm. Instead of running away he stayed, faced his demons and proved everybody wrong. The fact that the fans made him feel a certain way and he still feels like he owes something back to them is credit to his mentality and team spirit. If he can learn and hit new levels whilst the world was against him imagine what levels he could hit with the whole fan base behind him. He showed his love for the club now lets show our love to a dedicated player.

[leonm.yamija]

Xhaka ... This name will never vanish at arsenal fc... the xhaka arsenal story is so encouraging to young arsenal OK players who might find themselves in his situation.. we love you xhaka 🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️

[drowningfish]

I wanted him out but getting to know him and the strength of his character, what a man and what a player. I’m proud he’s part of my team ❤️

[learnmore]

I think a lot of people don’t understand that Some culture some people have different values different standards.
Xhaka is Albanian, family, self respect, self- esteem. Protection is part of their culture if you take that away from him in front of his child and wife, of course there would be re actions and consequences.
Glad that he gets all the love and appreciation from the fans since he is playing on the right position.
Glad he met Arteta, look like they both have Similar approach to things in life and are not fake people.

[joshuagonzales]

Yeah, Xhaka’s mentality is one to admire. He quite literally had to earn the fan’s respect in one of the most hardest ways possible. Can only imagine what he dealt with during that rough patch. These type of stories just make you want to never give up on life and just to keep on pursuing. Grande Xhaka!

[ayushapoorva]

What a comeback this guy had...fall from face but back again and coming back stronger than ever!

[yao]

He has a tremendous mentality and incredible resilience. It takes balls for him to comeback from where he was when most people (including me) couldn't wait to cheer when he left the club. I remember when he used to piss me off. But he proved everyone wrong.

[thefootballhub_]

Xhaka your redemption story is truly remarkable, been a big fan of yours.

[DavidSmith-gqmv]

I have always loved Xhaka. It's a U turn in terms of relationship with fans but real ones know he was always quality, always one of our best players!
Arsenal legend

[Vicrycryptoquests]

You're a man Granit Xhaka..I have a lot to learn from you...This is total transformation...

[atosishpradhan]

Redemption arc complete 🔥🔥 what a guy ❤️

[DGenerationX]

I’ll be honest I could understand his frustration back in 2019 and I remember thinking atleast we have someone who visibly cares. Glad he stayed!

[andrewmensah]

I'll be totally honest, after the Crystal Palace debacle I was one of those who never wanted to see him in an Arsenal shirt again, and I'm only full of admiration for the guy...he started to turn my head midway through last season. He deserves nothing but the best!!!