Arsenal star Granit Xhaka CLEARED of any involvement in possible betting scam for yellow card v Leeds last season

GRANIT XHAKA has been cleared of any involvement in a possible betting scam.

Arsenal star Xhaka was the subject of investigation by the FA, Gambling Commission and National Crime Agency following a yellow card he received against Leeds in December 2021.

The investigation into the 30-year-old even looked into alleged involvement from the Albanian mafia.

However, following multiple investigations, the matter has finally been closed after it was deemed Xhaka had no case to answer.

The match the Swiss international received his card with the Gunners 3-0 ahead.

Xhaka was then booked by Andre Marriner for time wasting on a free-kick in the 86th minute.

Suspicious betting patterns were picked up regarding the booking, including one bet worth £52,000 being placed on him getting the caution.

The following six months saw the FA investigate the alleged offence, before they passed the matter onto the NCA who have now dropped the case due to a lack of evidence.

Having joined Arsenal from Borussia Monchengladbach in 2016, Xhaka has gone on to make 295 appearances for the North London outfit.

However, his time at the Emirates looks set to come to an end this summer.

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The Swiss International is said to be nearing a return to the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen.

With Arsenal set to receive £15million for Xhaka, Mikel Arteta will push club bosses to bring in some midfield reinforcements.

West Ham star Declan Rice has been heavily linked with a transfer.

But recent reports suggest talks will not open between the two clubs until June.