Partey Will Improve And Balance Arsenal - Granit Xhaka

Midfielder Granit Xhaka believes new Arsenal signing, Thomas Partey possesses the qualities to improve the team.

Partey made his debut for the Gunners in the 1:0 defeat to Manchester City.

The Swiss international says has been tracking his new team-mate for a long time and feels he is a good addition to the squad.

According to him, he has already seen enough to know the player will be a major asset to the progress of the club.

“He will be the guy who is important for me and as well for the team. Everyone in the club can be happy because he has great quality,” Xhaka said.

“He will bring a good mentality, a good balance in our game because this is what we need a bit more: the mentality to win.

“He played at Atlético Madrid, a different type of football, and he will bring a lot of good quality and mentality.”

The Gunners acquired the services of the 27-year-old from the Spanish side, Atlético Madrid after paying for his £45 million release clause.

Partey will be hoping to start against Rapid Wien in the Europa League on Thursday.