He was eliminated from the European Championship, his former teammate sent a message to Xhaka: He is a wonderful player

Bukayo Saka and Granit Xhaka

Bukayo Saka has sent a message to former Arsenal team-mate Granit Xhaka after knocking him and his Switzerland team out of Euro 2024.

Saka played a crucial role in England's tense quarter-final victory, responding to Breel Embolo's 75th-minute goal with a quick-fire equalizer and then scoring in the penalty.

Former Arsenal team-mates Saka and Xhaka were seen embracing on the pitch after England progressed to the semi-finals and Switzerland were sent home.

Asked how he felt about the elimination of Xhaka - who won the Bundesliga title during his first season at Bayer Leverkusen after leaving Arsenal last summer, Saka said: 'Graniti has won a lot of trophies this season!

"I think he's a great player, a great person - the humility he showed after the game to come and shake our hands says it all. I am full of respect and admiration for him and Switzerland," he said. 

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