Former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has actually specified that his transfer to Bayer Leverkusen last summer season was “two steps forward” for his profession after initial viewpoints specified that the 31-year-old had actually taken an action in reverse.

The Switzerland worldwide chosen to leave the Premier League giants after 7 years to return to Germany last summer season with Arsenal getting €25m for his departure.

Xhaka was vital for Mikel Arteta’s side throughout his last season as the Gunners ran Man City near to the Premier League title, nevertheless, with Declan Rice coming to the North London club, the 31-year-old decided to leave England.

Many recommended at the time that this was an action in reverse for Xhaka’s profession and on paper it is, however the midfielder doesn’t appear to believe so after experiencing an unbelievable very first project with Bayer Leverkusen.

Speaking to BILD about his transfer to the German champs, Xhaka stated by means of Fabrizio Romano: “The move from Arsenal to Bayer Leverkusen was not a step back, but rather two steps forward.

“We have to do better than last season now.”

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Granit Xhaka had an unbelievable very first season at Bayer Leverkusen

Last season was the best in the history of Bayer Leverkusen and Xhaka played a huge function in assisting the club attain that. Xabi Alonso’s side won the Bundesliga title without losing a match and included the DFB-Pokal along with it.

The just imperfection on their 2023/24 project was the German side’s defeat to Atalanta in the Europa League last, which would have seen Alonso’s guys attain a treble.

Seeing how last season played out for Leverkusen and Xhaka, it is tough to state that the 31-year-old has actually taken an action in reverse, specifically when Arsenal went another season without a prize.

The Switzerland star would not have actually meant any offense with his remarks as it is clear that he is simply pleased with the choice he produced his profession last summer season.