Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has agreed a deal to join Hertha Berlin, his agent Jose Noguera has revealed.
The 27-year-old - who was stripped off his captaincy at the Emirates last month - has been the subject of a £21.3million bid by the Bundesliga side.
Xhaka started in Arsenal's 1-1 draw away at Bournemouth earlier today where he was one of the club's standout players on the south coast.
But even though he has forced his way back into the starting XI, with boss Mikel Arteta a huge fan of his, the Swiss star looks to be on his way out of North London.
Speaking to Blick, Noguera claimed that the ex-Borussia Monchengladbach ace is keen to move to Berlin, but Hertha are yet to agree a deal with Arsenal.
He said: "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.
"Arsenal was informed about all the steps, the player and Hertha are clear.
"It's only about the transfer fee of the clubs."
He also added that Hertha have offered Arsenal a fee of £21.3m for Xhaka's services.
chango25
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wish him all the best and wish Arsenal good business as well. appreciate his time at Arsenal honestly he has given his all for our club.
Bomcdnoptz
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I appreciates his efforts in the past.His going now will give arsenal a good opportunity, to look for a good passer of the ball, in that midfield.
Qasimarsenal
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The things happened to him and what fans have done and said about him makes him make such a move, didnt wanted him to leave but wish him luck for his future
Vetcimyz
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Good riddance ! Arteta needs player's in that position that r solid ,committed and not careless in making too many mistake ,use the Funds from sale a buy that burly commetted type of player ,like Fernando from Man City.....