Granit Xhaka opens up about Arsenal move in first interview

Arsenal new signing Granit Xhaka has vowed to show his leadership qualities at the club following his move from Borussia Monchengladbach. 

The Gunners announced on Wednesday they had agreed a deal - understood to be in the region of £30million - to sign the Swiss midfielder on a long-term contract. 

Xhaka, who has 41 caps for Switzerland, captained Borussia Monchengladbach to fourth place in the Bundesliga last season. 

Upon his arrival at Arsenal, Xhaka have revealed he is ready to fight in the Premier League and said leadership comes naturally to him. 

"I'm an aggressive player and also a leader. I'm only 23 but I captained a good team in Germany," Xhaka said. 

"When I was younger, even though I had a big brother, my parents would give me the house key every day. 

"It's in my head that I am a leader and captaining Monchengladbach was very good for me."

Xhaka has experience playing in the Champions League for Gladbach and is renowned for his fitness and tough tackles. 

"I like the style of football in the Premier League," Xhaka said. 

"It's a fight. I like that but Arsenal can also play football and that's very good. 

"In Germany you can play aggressively but the referee will always blow his whistle, but in England that's not the case. That's better for me." 

The transfer is still to be officially completed but Arsenal have confirmed Xhaka's contract will begin on July 1.