GRANIT XHAKA has been spotted in Germany for his Bayer Leverkusen medical.
And Arsenal fans can’t believe the look on his face ahead of his transfer exit.
Granit Xhaka was seen happily laughing ahead of his Bayer Leverkusen medicalAndreas Pohl / BILD
The midfielder is leaving Arsenal after a seven-year spell to return to GermanyGetty
Xhaka, 30, is leaving the Emirates after seven years for a return to the Bundesliga.
The Swiss midfielder joined Arsenal from Gladbach for £30million in 2016.
And after winning two FA Cups from 297 appearances, Xhaka is now heading to Leverkusen for £21.5million.
Xabi Alonso’s side saw off late interest from Bayern Munich to clinch a deal.
And Xhaka was spotted in Germany on Thursday ahead of his medical with the Bundesliga club,
However, it was the playmaker’s face that had Arsenal fans talking, with Xhaka sporting a cheeky huge grin as he laughed out loud while facing the camera.
One fan said: “Bro is happy he upgraded.”
Another declared: “He looks so happy to leave Arsenal.”
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One noted: “Seeing you happy as you leave gladdens my soul.”
Another declared: “He looks happy and I am happy for him too.”
Xhaka’s exit has already been covered by Arsenal, with Mikel Arteta pouncing for Chelsea’s Kai Havertz in a £65m swoop.
Despite mainly playing as a forward at Stamford Bridge, the German is expected to drop deeper as a midfielder in Arsenal’s new-look XI.
The Gunners are also close to completing a £105m deal for West Ham captain Declan Rice.
And he will be followed by £40m Ajax defender Jurrien Timber.
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