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The combative midfielder impressed in his latest outing at Euro 2020 and remains keen on exploring a Roma transfer option
Granit Xhaka has dropped another hint that his future lies away from Arsenal, with the Roma-linked midfielder admitting: “It is always interesting to learn a new language.”
The Switzerland international put in an inspirational performance for his country against France at Euro 2020 on Monday, with a stunning fightback allowing the Swiss to overcome the reigning world champions on penalties.
Xhaka will miss a last-16 encounter with Spain through suspension, but he remains in the headlines as questions continue to be asked of his club commitments.
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What has been said?
With Roma said to be closing in on a deal for the 28-year-old, he was asked after a remarkable clash with France whether he will soon be conducting post-match interviews in Italian.
Xhaka said: “Not yet… it is always interesting to learn a new language.
“Let’s see, everyone knows what Roma represent. Now, I am an Arsenal player, I will speak after the tournament.”
The bigger picture
Jose Mourinho, who was relieved of his managerial duties at Tottenham in April, is preparing a raid on north London after taking the reins at Roma.
He has seen plenty of Xhaka down the years and clearly believes that his qualities will aid a Serie A cause in the Italian capital.
His top target has admitted that Arsenal “know what I want to do”, with there every chance that a contract through to 2023 will be broken.
Xhaka’s stock is rising on European Championship duty, with ex-Gunners boss Arsene Wenger among those to have been singing his praises.
The Frenchman told beIN Sports after seeing his fellow countrymen throw away a 3-1 lead in normal time before Kylian Mbappe missed a decisive spot-kick in a shootout: “Xhaka was exceptional, all his choices were good.
“He was the one who rallied the troops before the penalties.”
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