🗣 Granit Xhaka: “It will be an emotional game for myself.” “I had seven amazing years there, I still have contact with many players and the coaching staff. To play against them here in Sunderland will be very special.” Arteta picked him up and switched his future to the level that he was able to achieve. One moment, Xhaka said, “He picked me up & brought me back to playing at a level I always knew I could play at.” “He was sure of my quality & didn’t care what anyone else said.” #xhaka #xhakaboom #granitxhaka #arsenalforever