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Granit Xhaka on almost leaving Arsenal:
"What happened last November was tough. On the outside, I never really showed how much it hurt me, how disappointed I was by certain people. For the first time in my life I was completely caught on the wrong foot."
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"What happened last November was tough. On the outside, I never really showed how much it hurt me, how disappointed I was by certain people. For the first time in my life I was completely caught on the wrong foot."
#afc
Working his way back: "With performance, with hard & honest work. Of late I went into the city to get a cup of coffee. Then an #AFC supporter came up to me & congratulated me. He was deeply impressed by my comeback under the most difficult conditions. Many people would've fled,"
Xhaka comeback: "but not me. He paid me personal respect. Such encounters open my heart. I've never suffered from a lack of self-confidence. But the low a year ago definitely took energy away from me. Now it's back again. I'm very proud of how I did it, that I met the challenge."
Xhaka on Arteta "For me one thing is certain: without him I wouldn't be in London anymore. He was the decisive factor, with his philosophy, with his manner, with his idea. I am really grateful to him for that!"
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Xhaka on winning the FA cup: "This victory I especially grant Arteta. It gives him confidence & a certain security. We players saved a strange season with the last possible qualification for Europe. I can't imagine how the reactions would've been if we had missed the UEL."
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Xhaka on new boys "We have made a very good start. With Willian & Gabriel, #AFC has brought a lot of quality & mentality to the team. Willian knows how to win titles. And the new contract for Auba was an important signal for all of us - we want to return to the Champions League!"
