After two brilliant seasons at Bayer Leverkusen, Granit Xhaka is edging closer to a departure. The 32-year-old Swiss midfielder could soon change clubs, with his future seemingly torn between Europe and the Middle East.
As for the AC Milan club, in search of experienced and high-quality reinforcements in midfield, has already expressed its interest. But they are not alone in Italy: Juventus is also closely monitoring the situation of the former Arsenal playmaker.
However, the plans could be disrupted by NEOM, an ambitious newly promoted club in the Saudi Pro League, which has already put a significant offer on the table for the player. The Saudi side — who have already secured the signings of Alexandre Lacazette and Marcin Bulka and appointed Christophe Galtier, former PSG and Lille coach, as their manager — is now going all-in for Xhaka, viewed as the ideal addition to lead the midfield in their top-flight campaign.
According to information reported by Footmercato, a lucrative contract and a central role in the club's technical project are already lined up. What remains to be seen is whether the player will be willing to leave European football at a time when prestigious clubs still see him as a reliable and valuable profile to help achieve their goals. Xhaka's summer promises to be a heated one: between sporting ambitions and golden temptations, a final decision could come in the next few weeks.
