Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has named the club he has his heart set on playing for

ARSENAL’S Granit Xhaka wants to end his career at former club Basel.

The midfielder came through the ranks at his local side before moving to Bundesliga outfit Borussia Monchengladbach in 2012.

Ex-Gunners boss Arsene Wenger shelled out £35million to take him to the Emirates after Euro 2016.

However, the 26-year-old struggled initially, but under Unai Emery is now starting to show his true worth with the help of Lucas Torriera in midfield.

But the 68-cap Swiss international signed a new long-term deal in the summer until 2023 admits he is already looking ahead to an emotional return to his boyhood club.

He told : “Definitely! My career started here and there is a goal, actually, my dream to return someday.

“That certainly won’t be the case at 28, I’ll be honest.

“It’ll probably be more like Alex Frei, who’s the best example of how to do it.

“He came back once he was in his thirties, but still performed and helped FCB win a few titles.

“Of course, the expectations are high when you come back again, but it is clearly a dream.”

Xhaka is expected to feature for his country on Sunday in their final Uefa Nations League game against Belgium.