Granit Xhaka has won over the fans since he revealed his story to The Player’s Tribune, and here are some of the reasons why.
Granit Xhaka opens up about being booed off the pitch against Crystal Palace, the captaincy, online abuse, the red cards, his relationship with Mikel Arteta, why he still loves Arsenal, and more.
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47 Comments
Mad respect for this guy. I know he's made mistakes, but you can see how committed he is, and he's an intelligent player and person. I hope he stays at Arsenal this summer, you can just tell what an important personality he is to the rest of the team and the manager. COYG
This made me cry. I have a new found respect for him.
Proud of you 👏👏👏👏💪💪
It’s football Not ballet!
22:40 is what you're looking for
Amazing video. This interview is raw and real, really felt an emotional connection with a man that has been through so much. The highs and lows. The level headed attitude is one I didn’t see in him from his displays on the field. But hearing him speak on situations really opens your eyes and mind to the mentality of the man. Very well done. I have always had a blind love for Granit, and that only increased after watching this video.. you guys earned a subscriber for sure! Thank you.
He should really be captain, just my opinion
Respect
It is interesting, he seems to have the exact same mentality as Arteta, I remember a while ago when Arteta was asked what he would be like as a coach and he said something similar to what Xhaka said here about when it is time to train its time to train and when it is time to joke I am the first one there to start the jokes, I found that very interesting and it would be cool to see Xhaka be a manager
ballet
23:00
Have always felt Granit is an important part of our team. Yes, there have been times when I have been completely frustrated with his lack of composure but you can't question his commitment. A proper Gooner!
he isnt world class, he is going sometimes over the line and has many fault , but you cant fault his commitement,last few years when arsenal was dreadfull on the pitch he was the only few to be at least decent or at least trying
remember the europa final ,absolute shocking performance vs chelsea and he was the only player who was caring that day and put a decent shift
not everyone cup of tea , we could do better but everytime he isnt on the pitch (WELL in cm anyway not LB)we look worst in midfield, he has been our best midfield last 2 year, yes he isnt cpt but clearly you can see all player look at him for leadership
Mentally a beast so strong
I’m a Liverpool fan but can say this dude is maybe a nice human being but I think he thinks he’s better than he thinks he is it’s so obvious he’s not great he’s lucky to get to arsenal playing for the club but I don’t know how arsenal didn’t get rid of him because the club isn’t gonna get anywhere with player of his quality that is hardy consistent.😂😂
This is football, not ballet.. My guy 🔥🔥🔥
23.00
23:00
When is the moment it’s football not ballet
Behind you all the way Xhaka. Always give 100%. Heart on your sleeve. I support anyone playing in our red and white. #OnceAGoonerAlwaysAGooner
Deservers an apology yes you can comment on a player w their game but never about their family
United fan here, but honestly real football fans Arsenal fan or not will see exactly what Xhaka brings to a team's midfield. There's a reason why he's always performing so well for Switzerland but at Arsenal they just don't know how to get him to deliver consistent performances every week
clown on and off the pitch
Granit is Arsenal's best player 🙂
Please do it to aftv also
If he signed maybe Hertha won't be losing the relegation playoff hahahahahahahaa
Great interview by Ronaldo 👍🏾
KOSOVO JE SRCE SRBIJE 🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸
23:00 Its football its not ballet
“Its football is not ballet”👏🏾
What a season he’s having!😍😍
Unbelievable turnaround from Xhaka! One of the best in the league this season!
It’s finally back. Where did this video disappear?
Redemption arc here is really quite incredible
Unreal performance last weekend!! 👏👏
Great interview and player! Great to see him back in form, 3 goals so far and more to come!
I just love this kid❤
My best player in arsenal, he represents every thing I admire : courage, genuinity he will be a great coach .
this is the albanian character, our parents had to grow up us in war times, u just cant stop us
The pants are still full
My shqipezzzz 👐🇦🇱👐
Ahhhh PORTUGAL 6-1 😂 du bist ein heuchler und lügner ! Kosovo ist Serbien !
I love you Xhaka… its not luck to be starting under the dispensations of three managers. I am happy Arteta unleashed the real potentials that Arsene saw! your fan from Nigeria
So far this season he’s on fire and what are those plastic toxic arsenal fans doing now they are doing exactly what he said u play good then fans love u. Arsenal fan base is awful and they know themselves. They think death threats is normal is an ok thing to do ur own player xhaka has no reason to feel ashamed of him self arsenal fans do
His voice sound like Cristiano Ronaldo
Granit xhaka we’ve got granit xhaka we’ve got
😭😭😭 Am sorry Granit