Granit Xhaka's Arsenal transfer and contract situation takes twist after angry Newcastle rant

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Granit Xhaka has endured an up and down career at Arsenal since he joined the club in the summer of 2016. Whilst he has achieved success on the pitch, winning the FA Cup twice; his time in north London has been rife with controversy.

And with just two years remaining on his contract, it remains unclear whether he will extend his stay in north London. The Switzerland midfielder has made 29 appearances for the Gunners this season to help them secure a place in Europe.

However, following Monday’s defeat at Newcastle Mikel Arteta’s side are set to miss out on a top-four finish and a lucrative return to the Champions League. After the 2-0 defeat at St James’ Park which left fourth-placed Tottenham two points ahead of Arsenal with just one game remaining; Xhaka didn't hold back in his criticism of his teammates.

Every word of explosive Granit Xhaka interview after Arsenal defeat to Newcastle

"I don’t know, I can’t explain to you why. We didn’t do what the game plan was, not listening to the coach, doing our own things and when you do your own things this is what happens," He told Sky Sports.

"It was a disastrous performance and like this, you don’t deserve to play Champions League, we didn't deserve to play even Europa League and it’s very hard to take it at the moment. I don’t know why we are doing what the coach is asking for us."

Xhaka signed a new contract with Arsenal last summer, extending his stay with the club until the summer of 2024 with the option of a further year. Given