Granit Xhaka Appears at the Farewell of Brother Taulant – and Shocks the Basel Fans

When his brother Taulant, who was one and a half years older, was passing, Granit Xhaka announced his return to FC Basel for ecstasy among the 36'000 fans in the stadium. However, it would not seem that fast. Besides the champion dolphins, the Xhakas provide additional emotional outbursts in Basel. Image: keystoneWhen his brother Taulant, who was one and a half years older, was passing, Granit Xhaka announced his return to FC Basel for ecstasy a…

With Taulant Xhaka, a long-time FCB veteran is ending his career at the end of this season. At the age of twelve, he joined the FC Basel 1893 youth academy and, with the exception of a one-and-a-half-year loan spell at GC, has played continuously for FCB ever since. He donned the red and blue jersey over 400 times. Xhaka often polarized opinion with his playing style and his personality. Just as he evoked all kinds of emotions, he lived them out…