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Granit Xhaka reveals Mikel Arteta persuaded him to stay at Arsenal when midfielder was ready to quit

Granit Xhaka admits Mikel Arteta is the reason he is still at Arsenal.

Midfielder Xhaka was ready to quit Arsenal in 2019 before Arteta persuaded him to have a change of heart.

Arteta was appointed in December that year, not long after Xhaka's relationship with Arsenal appeared broken beyond repair.

Midfielder Granit Xhaka (left) admits Mikel Arteta (right) is the reason he is still at Arsenal
Xhaka's relationship with Arsenal appeared broken after a spectacular fallout with fans in 2019

He had a spectacular fallout with supporters after reacting furiously when they jeered him as he was subbed against Crystal Palace, having previously been booed by his own fans and subjected to online abuse aimed at him and his family.