Leverkusen’s big plans for Granit Xhaka

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Xabi Alonso (41) will probably still mourn the missed participation in the Europa League final. However, the Spaniard’s eyes will soon be on the last two league games – as well as next season.

The selection planning at the Werkself is in full swing. The Bundesliga club has already announced two new signings, Arthur (20) comes from América Mineiro (Bra), Alejandro Grimaldo (27) comes from Benfica to the Lower Rhine. The defense has already been upgraded and Granit Xhaka should be in control in midfield in the future.

Xhaka’s wife as an advantage for Leverkusen?

The Nati captain and Alonso have already had several talks and discussed a joint project, the “Bild” writes. The 2010 world champion sees the 30-year-old Swiss as the absolute leader who can take Leverkusen to a higher level.

Leonita Xhaka (30) should be an advantage for Leverkusen. The Basler’s wife is from Mönchengladbach, about a 50-minute drive from Leverkusen. It is quite possible that the family will want to settle close to home again.

Sports director does not comment on rumours

And what does the club say? “There is no doubt that we will continue to watch the market to see what opportunities there are. But I never go into individual players,” said former midfielder and current sporting director Simon Rolfes (41) about the Xhaka question a week ago.

A report from the British “Sun” says that Arsenal – including coach Mikel Arteta (41) – would not put any obstacles in the way of the vice-captain if he actually decided to make a change. Xhaka’s contract runs until 2024. In the summer, The Gunners could receive another transfer fee for him – 15 million euros is being discussed.

Xhaka is said to have already told Arteta that he does not want to renew his contract. So a sale this summer would make sense. Leverkusen wants to close the deal in early June, the contract should run until 2027. (che)

Source : Blick