Mikel Arteta: Granit Xhaka’s move to Sunderland ‘one of best summer signings’

Granit Xhaka, during his time at Bayer Leverkusen, embraces Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta (Adam Davy/PA)

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has hailed Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka as “one of the best” signings this summer ahead of Saturday’s reunion.

Xhaka returned to England in July with newly promoted Sunderland after a two-year spell at Bayer Leverkusen following his 2023 departure from Emirates Stadium.