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Granit Xhaka
Born: September 27, 1992
Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)
Hometown: Basel, Switzerland
Nationality: 
Swiss
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SwissPosition: Midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 2002-2010 | Basel |
| Senior | 2010-2012 | Basel |
| 2012-2016 | Borussia Monchengladbach | |
| 2016-2023 | Arsenal | |
| 2023- | Bayer Leverkusen | |
| International | 2011- | Switzerland |
Sports Mole has 1,821 articles about Granit Xhaka. Articles 1 to 40:
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Granit Xhaka 'stuns' Bayer Leverkusen, requests exit and eyes Premier League return
Experienced midfielder Granit Xhaka is reportedly on the verge of a surprise return to the Premier League, having informed Bayer Leverkusen of his intention to join Sunderland.07:08
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Sports Mole takes a look at Sunderland's top targets and transfer budget for this summer's window, with the club preparing to return to the Premier League.Jul 18, 23:00
![Granit Xhaka of Bayer Leverkusen celebrates in the Super Cup final against Stuttgart on August 17, 2024 [on August 21, 2024]](https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/thumbor/hT22cwA9N5LjB7-erOeL5rcKYrc=/87x65/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F34%2Fgranit-xhaka.jpg "Granit Xhaka of Bayer Leverkusen celebrates in the Super Cup final against Stuttgart on August 17, 2024 [on August 21, 2024]")
Granit Xhaka linked with 'shock Premier League return'
Granit Xhaka could leave Bayer Leverkusen this summer, with one Premier League club and several Saudi sides showing strong interest in the midfielder.Jul 16, 16:42
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Premier League club targeting former Arsenal star Granit Xhaka as they 'explore ambitious' deal
Former Arsenal star Granit Xhaka is allegedly being targeted by a lower-half Premier League in what is described as an 'ambitious' move.Jul 16, 11:44
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Arsenal transfer news update: Mikel Arteta 'planning' to sell attacker amid Saudi Pro League interest
Arsenal could be set for a summer of change at the Emirates, and a report claims they are willing to sanction the exit of a key attacking star.Jul 11, 22:44
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Today's transfer news and rumours: AC Milan eye Granit Xhaka move, Aston Villa willing to sell Jacob Ramsey in £40m deal
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including AC Milan interest in Granit Xhaka and an update on the future of Aston Villa attacker Jacob Murphy.Jun 18, 14:31
Ex-Arsenal, Ex-Tottenham to set aside differences in 'swap transfer' for Bayer Leverkusen's Granit Xhaka
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder and ex-Arsenal man Granit Xhaka could supposedly be part of a swap deal with a Serie A giant in the summer transfer window.Jun 15, 08:48
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