Granit Xhaka is set to leave Arsenal and head to Hertha Berlin according to his agent, Joel Noguera.
The Switzerland international’s future at the Emirates remains uncertain ever since he was stripped of the captaincy following an outburst towards supporters back in October.
Xhaka told Arsenal fans to ‘f*** off’ in an angry outburst while being substituted against Crystal Palace and was dropped from the team by former manager Unai Emery.
Since then, Xhaka has worked his way back into the first team and was impressive in the 1-1 draw at Bournemouth on Boxing Day.
Despite this, his agent has said Arsenal know of Xhaka’s future plans to depart next month.
Noguera told German publication BLICK: “Look, I will say it frankly and honestly, we are in agreement with Hertha BSC and would like to go to Berlin.
“We have told Arsenal’s club boss Raul Sanllehi and sporting director Edu Gaspar, as well as the new coach Mikel Arteta.
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“Arsenal was informed about all the steps, the player and Hertha are clear. It’s only about the transfer fee of the clubs.”
Xhaka previously played in Germany prior to leaving for Arsenal in 2016, having spent four years at Borussia Monchengladbach.
Arteta has made a point of publicly stating he wants Xhaka to remain in north London.
“I told him how much I like him and what I expect from him,” said the Gunners boss. “How important he is for the team.
“I am here to help him, I want him to feel that we are right behind him. Not just myself but the whole club.
“If we can get the people in the right way as well, the fans with him, I think it will be helpful for the team, which is where it matters.”
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