Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has described new teammate Granit Xhaka as 'The perfect signing' ahead of the new Premier League season. The Swiss midfielder is soon to start preseason training with his new club, after resting from EURO 2016. And Mertesacker is excited to link up with the midfielder, praising Xhaka's attitude to the game: “He’s a leader and that is really important, especially in midfield. He has got a very good attitude, is very composed on the ball and contributes a lot.' said Mertesacker to the Express. “He is a good passer as well, so he will set the tempo. I am looking forward to how he does it, how composed he will be in training and in the games. He will be...
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