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Arsenal midfielder Xhaka talks up new teammates Vieira, Gabriel Jesus

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka says he's sought to help Fabio Vieira settle in.

Vieira joined Arsenal from Porto carrying an injury and so is behind the rest of his teammates.

Xhaka said, "Of course, we sit together as well at dinner, he's very open, he's a funny guy. I haven't seen a lot on the pitch yet of course because of injury. But we know him from the past. Of course, he has quality and let's see when he's fit what he can give the team."

The Swiss also spoke of the arrival of Gabriel Jesus.

He told arsenal.com: "It's very exciting. First of all I love his attitude, his hunger to achieve something, to win something. He's come from a team who have already won everything, and he gives us the hunger, the belief and the quality.

"But as well he's a very humble guy. Very open, you can be serious with him, you can joke with him. This is what we need at this football club."

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