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Granit Xhaka Says He's 'Very Ambitious' and Wants 'To Take the Next Step'

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka says he "very ambitious" and wants to "take the next step" in his career.

The Switzerland international only signed a new long-term contract with the Gunners in June 2018, but his latest comments suggest he could be planning to move on.

"I'm very ambitious, I want to take the next step," he told Swiss newspaper Tagblatt (h/t Nathan Salt for MailOnline). "Arsenal does not have to be the last stop."

James Benge at Football.London explained why Xhaka may be considering his future:

James Benge

When Granit Xhaka joined Arsenal they'd just finished second in the league and were supposed to spend big on a striker and centre-back.