GRANIT XHAKA has won a prestigious Bundesliga award as he continues his fine form for Bayer Leverkusen.
The Swiss midfielder joined the German side in the summer for £21.5million.
However, his performances this term have left Arsenal fans wondering why the club let him go.
Xhaka won two FA Cups and served as club captain during seven years with the Gunners.
He is now a key part of Xabi Alonso’s side, which currently sit top of the Bundesliga and remain unbeaten this season.
The 31-year-old has also been named the Bundesliga’s best defensive/central midfielder so far this season by Kicker.
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He was ranked first in their winter midfield rankings after being placed in the “international class” alongside team-mate Exequiel Palacios.
Reacting to the news, one fan commented: “Still in shock Arsenal let him go.”
Another added: “I miss him.”
A third supporter also wrote: “Underrated part of Arsenal’s run last year.”
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Meanwhile, one more joked: “Keeping Kane from winning a trophy. Arsenal through and through.”
Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich are currently four points behind Leverkusen in second place.
Alonso has guided his team to an unbeaten start in the league, cup and Europe, with Xhaka starting every Bundesliga match so far this term.
Across all competitions, he has made 23 appearances to help power his side to the top of the table.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
