Granit Xhaka - Arteta was the man to keep me at Arsenal!
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- čas přidán 3. 06. 2024
- The redemption arc of Granit Xhaka has been extraordinary. Carrie Brown sat down with the Arsenal midfielder, to discuss the role of Mikel Arteta and how he convinced him to stay at the club following his 2019 public reaction to fans booing his own performance against Crystal Palace.
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bro this guy deserves an anime, his character arc is amazing
Speaking of anime, check out "Blue Lock" if you haven't already
Loooool brilliant
the best midfield in EPL, our big brother.
I agree, I think if Arsenal win the title, his story will be the most extraordinary story of an Arsenal player the last 20 years, and one of the most strange in the PL.
He deserves a lot of credit for what he did. He’s like Arteta’s ruthlessness in the pitch sometime
Very underrated comment 😂
The turnaround of Granit is insane, and not only that the fact Mikel walked into the club when Granit literally had two feet out the door with his bags packed, said to Xhaka “I want you, I need you, you’re in my future, my plans. Give me 6 months” to which Granit somehow agreed is amazing
Granit has rebuilt his relationship with the fans and the mutual respect that now exists is insane. He is quality and so crucial to the way we currently play. It’s so pleasing to see him play again with a smile on his face. Watching him celebrate with the rest of the squad means so much. He is truly one of our leaders and whether it’s for the positives AND the negatives, Xhaka’s name will be remembered at Arsenal for years to come
Great ode to Granit!
That's right bro
Well said!
Drinking game, take a shot every time he says Granit in the first few paragraphs
Good leader, he always made sure teammates are not left out in goal celebrations.
Every single Arsenal fan owes this incredible man a massive apology. The way has been treated in the past is sickening. Arsenal player of the season without any doubt. His commitment to our football club is unquestioned. Seriously fair play to you Granit.
Not me been backing him since he came to the club
Not everyone. He has to take responsibility for what he did. He’s never been a bad player and he’s always been committed but the abuse started when we were loosing and running out of time, and he was subbed and then took his time coming off, and that’s what he was booed for, then his reaction to the fans as he was coming off was to swear at them that’s when they turned. He apologised for that. After that he should’ve been accepted back into the team. Anyone that abused him after that, called him a bad player or questioned his commitment, they’re the ones that need to apologise. I’m not one of them. However I didn’t like what he done that day but I accepted his apology. I’ve always like him as a player. He got booked too many times, made too many silly fouls and got sent off too often but in my opinion it’s because he wasn’t getting help in that central midfield. Since Partey has come now, he now showing his true qualities.
Every single Arsenal fan 😂😂😂😂 man speak for yourself lmaooo.
@@euge6823 why u ignoring the fact that the ironic cheers started in the shiefield game and his reaction was a build up to many things it wasnt just 1 game vs palace people told him things online like his newborn daughter to get cancer. Im glad he didnt apoligize he shouldnt if u look at his statement I supported his actions 100 percent that day he is a human and that is a human reaction
We don't need to apologise for expressing our disgust at what he did. He disrespected the badge and the fans. Most of us have seen his inspirational turnaround and are grateful he stayed. We've put that all behind us.
It's those fans that abused him and his family that need to apologise. That is totally unacceptable.
Xhaka deserves to win the EPL this season ... if the footballing gods are real and fair it would happen for sure.
Hopefully after telling his own fans to fcuk off the footballing gods send the mongrel back to Albania asap
They way he replies with ''Mikel Arteta'' for staying at the club gave me goosebumps . Legend!
Love this guy so so much. The way he has matured it’s amazing. I actually consider him one of my top 5 arsenal players in my history of supporting arsenal. Wish this man mother but great things. Blessed to be here with u on this journey
You must be around what? 11 years old?
@@weedheals4202 maybe but nothing wrong with that lol
thats why he said HIS history xD
@@weedheals4202 this club is moving foward, gooner always young and old
@@weedheals4202 stop being bitter! It ain’t a crime to be young!😂
@@weedheals4202 and? He’s a kid so he’s only seen us in the mud yet he didn’t glory hunt and chose to support our club. Granit represents overcoming adversity, leaving the past behind and trying to better the present and future. Good example, especially if he is a kid.
His redemption arc is the best. He deserves everything especially after what happened ❤️
This guys is an Arsenal legend. Already. What a mentality monster so to speak. That passion birthed from his upbringing is immense.
I agree. He has some bravery. Arsenal other big character is the club (Fabregas, Van Persie..), but this one have some character. He endured all sort of things, finishing 2 times 8th (so the lowest point of the club in 20 years), and he’s still there. Leading players, being ambitious.
I agree, already a legend for that. He’s the brick from which Arteta rebuilt the club again. Really big character and resilient personality..
Manifesting a PL medal for Xhaka ✨✨✨
Yes
Xhaka is a real man. He doesn't act like a little kid like a lot of premier league cry boys
Granit deserves player of the season after this season.
He has completely turned around and deserves more respect to his name
What a legend. That mentality to come back and turn it around. This dude is a bad ass
Respect to Xaka for his honesty. His personal battles and demons he has dealt with and moved on with with class and distinction! I wish him the very best for now and the future. For the up and coming youth that want to aspire he would be one of the professionals to point too for an incredible turnaround . Respect.
Tells his own fans to all f*ck off and then gets rewarded with a new improved deal.
For the up and coming youth that want to aspire, this despicable mongrel should be the last on your list
Arsenal FC, embarrassing.
Day by day the respect on arteta increased!!!
It is fun and joy to watch Arsenal games again. Everyone is playing great and with heart but there is one guy who is everywhere in the field. He is GRANIT XHAKA. Most of the time he is in the midfield where he dominates but very fast he can adapt and join the defence and play as a great deffender or join the attack players, deliver magnifcient passes with his left foot and create chances or even score goals like he did in the last twoo games
I love Odegaard as our captain, but Granit for me is our main captain. His journey is incredible and his importance in the team is massive. If we win the league, I hope he is one of the first players to lift the trophy.
I think if we do win it him & Odegard should lift it together
@@mikem8211 Lol Missing Odegaard (the only captain to be subbed for 18 straight games) will be anonymous so the Albanian reject will have to lift it on his own
(In his dreams)
@@gavinhansford Try again, in proper, comprehensible English.
@@andreasiversen3440
Real Madrid reject Missing Odegaard (the only captain to be subbed for 18 straight games) has won nothing in his so far failed career. Not a carrot
Dumme sigøyner
@@andreasiversen3440 🤣🤣
You are a legend. What you went through and how you never gave up. You will go down in history as one of the greatest who wore the shirt. I hope you stay with us to the end. Respect
With respect. Fuck off with that L word. Can’t throw it around like that. I love the guy, but he MUST win the PL to gain legend status. That’s a minimum requirement.
He is an Arsenal legend! Those people who threatened him aren't real Arsenal fans. I hope we win the league and I hope he lifts the trophy
He hasn't achieved anything yet so stop hyping up.
I remember the game when the crowd booed him. Disgusting behaviour, and those fans should be ashamed.
His performances this season and last were outstanding.
A true Arsenal hero.
He’s only been good this season and last what about the previous season I don’t blame the fans for booing they have high standards
i did not like fans threatening his baby mama and there baby
@@supergooner1379 what do you expected a n6 to do ? To finish in front of goal with volleys ? He was our main n6. A number 6 task is to play sober.
He had a problem with giving away penalties during a period, I agree, and then with red cards.
A part from that, I saw his matches from 2016-2019. I don’t know what people saw bad about his game. Could you tell me ?
Granit gives us something special. He can never pretend, His love is real and a man of his words
He deserves a PL trophy. He really does. I hope he gets it.
He’s always show a glimpse of his football ability and now that he’s got player he can play with gunners fan are witness how good of a player he is. I’m happy for him for coming through that difficult moments. It’s my prayer and hope that Arsenal win the league. Let’s go gunners. From the invincible to the incredible hopefully🙏🏽
This man has the making of a next generation one of the top managers across Europe. Mark my words. Granit Xhaka will take whatever he's learnt from Super Mik and take it up a notch when it's time for him to stand inside the manager's box and bark out instructions
We can see a future top manager in the making. His leadership and character really stand out. Way way more than other players in the squad so far.
To the so called Arsenal fans who abused Granit Xhaka and his family, shame on you, this man has given more to your club that you'll ever give in your life time...
And now they are licking arse and pretending that all the toxic shit they said about him and his family never happened!!!! Those people are not part of this club and don’t speak for the rest of us…
When was that, when he told his own fans to all f*ck off?
Despicable cretin should be nowhere near the club and with his latest shockingly poor form he leaves asap
Fantastic interview. One of our most dependable players this season. Missed his defensive awareness in the Bournemouth game. What an honor it'll be to have him & Odergaard lift that prem trophy at the end of the season..
We all love you Granit.
Keep going bro
I can see he's the future coach in the arsenal academy. I just sense that. He even said he's taking coaching lessons. He's a good leader. As soon as I saw him taking the free kick against Crystal palace a couple of seasons ago and scored,he immediately run to the touch line and wanted to hug and thank unai emery for believing in him. Just touches my heart. He's good,the scene when he took of the shirt and captain band and hush the crowd is because why he's to blame for the lost? Cause I saw him putting effort as soon as he wore the Jersey. Yes he slow on the ball,if he put in effort,and the rest don't, how is that balanced? Thankfully our squad now is young and hungry. He can work with them perfectly. Everyone putting the shift.hoping we can achieve another cup,A BIG ONE. ☺️
This guy is the definition of “never give up”.
Granit Xhaka we’ve got!! 🎉
He has been instrumental 🎼 from the last season until this season he is made of steal.
You wouldn’t give up either with that money coming in weekly TRUST me
@@weedheals4202 I get your point, but he could have easily the same money or even more leaving the club.
He was very close to join Roma .
@@weedheals4202 Xhaxa is a Virgo he is a good soul with a pure heart just misunderstood
@@visianwatson1047 I like the man, I love people who are themselves and express themselves as openly and emotionally as he does. It’s great. He’s human. Honest too. Rare
Love this guy always loved him. His cojones/ balls interview changed everything
Even before during that shakey period, ive always loved this guy. Always played with passion and drive, even if that results in a red, it was refreshing to see.
The one constant in every team sheet for the past 8 years, ever present, and now a monster for us
Congratulations mate you embody the journey this great club and team are on, through your spirit and attitude . You have all walked through adversity and WILL prove the doubters wrong, who are only happy to see you fail. You will achieve everything you want, through your hard work togetherness and team spirit. Come on you Gunners!
I was against him when He threw away our sacred captain ‘s arm band but now I am more than Happy that He stood by us !! Big Up Gunner Granit ❤
legend! my captain...........
🎵 We’ve got ( boom boom ) Granit Xhaka….We’ve got ( boom boom ) Granit Xhaka 🎵
Granit has ALWAYS been MY captain...!!
Much love Xhaka and respect to what you guys are doing for us fans 🙏🙏. I salute you brother just keep it up. We are behind you
Zuko from Avatar the last Airbender and Xhaka's fight in his Arsenal career, best redemption arc I have witnessed
It's better to celebrate on the pitch than in the club ~ Granit Xhaka
Such a huge character to come back from what he went through a few years back. One of my favourite players in the arsenal squad now. Love this guy and everything he stands for 💙
💯
💯 he is a great player 👏
If Arsenal wins championship this year it has to be dedicated to this most loyal player.
He gives our team the same energy as Patrick Vieira: both strong, both run the midfield, both box to box, both get shed loads of cards😅
The fact that he's the only one who survived it all while playing for every single manager says it all. Arsenal Legend!
This guy has been through the worst part of playing football and come out the other side… you have to respect his honesty and thank god his stuck with us !
So much respect for him as a player and a person ❤
I was almost shedding tears😥
Xhaka deserves all the respect he's been getting and even more.
proud of Arteta and xhaka to keep togetherness with a BIG heart. Thanks for doing this.
Xhaka sounds like a true captain, not just a player who shows up and is great on the pitch, but a leader the way he speaks about martinelli and bukayo
What a redemption arc for this guy… He could become a arsenal icon and legend if he retires here and wins silverware…. Now arteta has found his best position, granit has become a beast… COYG
this story is better than any romance movie in the last 10 years.. cause bro my heart feels warm
Please please GX34..win the prem trophy..not just for us..but for someone who deserves it like u 🙏
Every year he gives us a goal to remember 😃
It’s still pending this year 👍🏼
I hope this years Xhakaboom is the best and most memorable one ever 🎉
Well-done Xhaka for your honesty. This inspires me to keep in the pursuit of my dreams regardless of my past falls
I'm an absolute Gooner Xhaxa and we Arsenal fans, some of us never left you. Even then. Love you my brother. We never try to seem better than the others, we all love the club and you guys but deal with stress differently. I think I can say now everyone loves you my brother and of course our beloved Arsenal.
This guy is incredible. The passion and edge he brings to the club is amazing. You always need guys like him in any sport if you're going to try and win championships. Ditto Ben White.
He is a good player
This guy is not just a player bt he is a midfielder of all guys in d epl
Teacher of tactle n finisher
6:10 The Incredibles. I like it. Let’s make it a new name for 2023 Arsenal!
Love this guy he praises everyone and arteta is very smart guy and wouldnt change him for any manager i just hope we can get it over the line
He is a future Arsenal coach in the making. Would love to see him there one day
Excellent interviewer.
Xhaka the most amazing turnaround at any club!! Tbh, always thought he would be top class at Arsenal.
The INCREDIBLES
Arteta showed that he trusted him, and I think that's enough reason for anyone to stay.
When someone believes in you , you'll want to do better for them.
The people’s champ. We love you Granit. The only icon from the emirates era
King,humble, smart.he love arsenal so much
Mikel Arteti brought this guy back from the dead. Much credit to him and Granit.
I've always back this guy. It just happened that Crystal palace game was the last Arsenal game I've been to. Two guys wanted to beat me up because i was defending Xhaka and Emery.
This man never hides. Nothing but respect for Granit!
He didn’t want to wear the shirt again, we didn’t want you to wear the shirt again… then up steps Mikel Arteta. Xhaka’s having the season of his career and the fans wouldn’t dream of letting 90 mins go by without chanting “We’ve got Granit Xhaka” - credit to Granit. He speak well. Great listen as a Gooner. I’ve basically had a semi all season after a decade of being flaccid
Future coach, future manager.
Just go stronger. THIS IS TRADITION WHERE YOU COME FROM.RESPECT
He will be an Arsenal legend. From everybody cursing him to everybody praising him, just this story Amazon can make a documentary about it individually.
Thank You Granit, you are a real man, top baller
A legend in my books
This guy deserves a premierLeague trophy!!!
Love this bloke
This man deserves the trophy. Greatest comeback ever seen.
Love you Xhaka. Love you Arsenal 🤍❤️
Btw is Carrie an Arsenal fan too?))
I think that all the trouble began when previous coach named Xhaka as a team captain which I think was a right decission based on Granit Xhakas toughness, caracter and leader personality. On the other hand fans thought that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang or Alexandre Lacazette should have been appointed as a team captain and from the first day Granit Xhaka had captain band -the fans were booeing him, yelling and screming at him and young man known for impulsive reaction lost it for the moment. But I think that fans should never ever go against their own team but in contrary stay and support the team even in the hard times. Granit Xhaka is having the season of his life,making wonderful passes to Jessus, Saka, Nketiah, Martinelli, Ødegaard, perfectly controlling the midfield and even scoring beautiful goals in contrary to Aubameyang and Lacazette who were traded to different teams and never showed anything. Granit Xhaka with Arsenal is now 8 points clear from Man. City on top of the number 1 ligue in the world. THANK YOU ARTETA.
I love Xhaka and I love how he gives the younger guys props too. Especially Saka. If I had his money and his skills at his age I'd be less of a man and less of a good person. Him and Martinelli are very humble considering where they are in life.
“It’s better to celebrate on the pitch than in the club” 🔥
Thankyou Mr xhaka yes you had bad times & red cards but you give everything every game and play with passion I keep the Faith 🙏😇 Go Gunners
Shows you how good of a man manager mikel is..completely diff player now granit..and your seeing the best of him because his been pushed forward..his never been a dm..thats why he struggled..
Great guy
Heart of a champion
GX 34 the machine
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Xhaka is one of the most underrated players in Arsenal’s history.
always loved granit since day 1
Be strong still u will archive your wish
There was one guy his name is Mikel Arteta👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Incredible man. Arsenal legend. He needs a statue
I do respect his football’s perpective as he changed himself from the most hated arsenal captain to the most beloved and valueable player.
Sory from all the toxic fans that ever gave Xhaka negative Vibes.
Fuck off. He deserved it. It’s a results business he does well we love him. That’s how it works.
respect
We got granit xhaka we got granit xhaka we got
I have a feeling this season might be his last which will be sad. Seems he’s on a mission to lead this club to something incredible and then have it as a good time to say goodbye. Hope I’m wrong
Close your eyes and listen and this guy sounds just like CR7......
I literally just wrote the same comment before seeing your comment. I've always thought it.
How i wish we could achieved "The Incredible" 😭
Future manager
Criticism of any player is par for the course. But to abuse one’s family, wish them unspeakable harm, threaten the player or family , is out of bounds. But we all know some people have no boundaries!
The only Arsenal player with the badge at heart....Granit is unbelievable...
The incredibles