Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka is set to play a key role at Arsenal, according to Per Mertesacker. Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker is relishing the opportunity to play alongside Granit Xhaka, who he said is the "perfect signing" for the Premier League title hopefuls. Xhaka is set to spearhead Arsenal's midfield after arriving from German outfit Borussia Monchengladbach in May. The 23-year-old Switzerland captain featured at Euro 2016, where he helped the country reach the last-16. And Mertesacker insists Xhaka will play a key role at the Emirates. "I don't know him personally but that doesn't matter, we will get along with each other very quickly because he is a good player...
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