Arteta hails Xhaka impact as midfielder departs for Leverkusen

"It has been an incredible journey together for him and he has given absolutely everything for this club," said the Gunners boss

FOND FAREWELL: Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta has hailed the impact of Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka. Pic: IAN KINGTON/IKIMAGES/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta bid farewell to a "fantastic player and person" as Granit Xhaka left the club for Bayer Leverkusen.

The 30-year-old made the move to the Bundesliga side after a seven-year stint in north London that saw him win the FA Cup twice but also be stripped of the club captaincy.