Former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka took to Instagram to share a picture with Cesc Fabregas. The two were in the stands at the Emirates Stadium to watch the Gunners play against West Ham United on Thursday, December 28.

Additionally, he also took the time to sign autographs for fans waiting for him before the match Arsenal vs West Ham

Granit Xhaka on Instagram story, with Cesc Fabregas

Granit Xhaka signing autographs and taking selfies with Arsenal fans before the match against West Ham

In an Instagram story, he posted the picture with the caption:

“It was a pleasure to meet you last night My friend @cescf4bregas”

It was not a result to remember for Arsenal as they slumped to a 2-0 defeat to the Hammers. Goals in either half from Tomas Soucek (13′) and Konstantinos Mavropanos (55′) meant Mikel Arteta’s side missed an opportunity to go to the top of the table.

Meanwhile, Granit Xhaka enjoyed a long spell as one of the Gunners’ most important midfielders since arriving from German side Borussia Monchengladbach in 2016. He scored 23 goals and provided 29 assists in 297 games for Arsenal.

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Xhaka left the Emirates in the summer to join Bayer Leverkusen, where he has played a vital role as Xabi Alonso’s side lead Bundesliga.

Cesc Fabregas also had a fruitful spell with Arsenal, joining their youth setup from Barcelona’s youth side in 2003. As a 16-year-old, he wasn’t a part of the famed Invincibles squad but in subsequent years went on to establish himself as a key member of the side.

He made 303 appearances for the north London side, registering 57 goals and 95 assists.