Speaking to reporters after their 1-1 pre-season friendly draw with Nuremberg, Arteta was asked about Xhaka's exit. He replied: "There are three parts to this.
I really enjoyed the full season we worked together. "I am impressed by your work ethic and desire to win; it makes you the best player in the world. For now, I wish you and your family the best!"
Barcelona winger, Ousmane Dembele, is now reconsidering his desire to remain at the club after they began talks with Manchester United over a possible deal, RAC1 reports. The Red Devils want to sign the 23-year-old on a season-long loan.
The Bundesliga side saw their season ended after a 2-1 defeat to Inter Milan in the Europa League quarter-final and are now set for fresh talks with Havertz.
"So my desire is to go for more victories, my desire is grow as a coach, my desire is to push the group on the first day of the next season to the limit. "We have work to do to close the gap, this is what I'm all about.
Much of the pre-match talk from the Manchester City camp revolved around the desire to give Pellegrini a glorious send-off following confirmation that Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola will take his job from next season.
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has labelled the team "weak" after a 2-1 loss to Osasuna saw Real Madrid crowned LaLiga champions. Zinedine Zidane's men defeated Villarreal 2-1 to win their first domestic title since 2017.
Neymar had already spoken of his desire to play with Chelsea star, Hazard, at Real Madrid. Paris Saint-Germain manager, Thomas Tuchel, had already admitted that Neymar could leave the Ligue 1 champions this summer.
The Nigerian Napoli forward got off the mark in the Italian top-flight as Gennaro Gattuso's side bagged their third win of the season. Osimhen sealed the hosts' 4-1 victory over Atalanta at the Stadio Sao Paolo with a 43rd-minute strike.
Zaha has made no secret of his desire to leave Crystal Palace this summer and had his heart set on a move to boyhood club, Arsenal. But it now appears he will stay at Selhurst Park next season except Everton firm up interest in him.
Atletico Madrid striker, Antione Griezmann has expressed his desire to win this season's Ballon d'Or award. Recall that Griezmann was shortlisted for the 2018 Ballon d'Or last month.