Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka ties the knot with fianceé Leonita Lekaj

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Arsenal star Granit Xhaka has taken time in the off-season to wed his long-term girlfriend Leonita Lekaj.

The Gunners midfielder proposed to Lekaj last April and tied the knot just a year later ahead of the upcoming Premier League season.

The Switzerland international announced the big news by posting a 'Mr and Mrs' photo with his bride on Instagram.

Arsenal midfielder has tied the knot with his long-term partner Leonita Lekaj

Granit's brother, Taulant, posted a photo on his photo to congratulate the couple

Xhaka proposed to Lekaj in April last year but appeared to ask the question again last month

Like Xhaka, Lekaj comes from a Kosovo Albanian family and she met the Swiss footballer while working at his former club in her native Germany, Borussia Monchengladbach.

Lekaj made a splash at Euro 2016 when she sat with the Xhaka family during Granit and brother Taulant's 'family feud' showdown between Switzerland and Albania. 

The midfielder will now enjoy his post-wedding celebrations before embarking on his second Premier League campaign.

Xhaka had a turbulent time of it last year, falling foul of discipline problems and receiving two red cards which resulted in playing only 28 games in all competitions.

But Xhaka will hope for a more successful second outing for the Gunners this year as Arsene Wenger's side aim to reclaim their spot in the top four.

The pair are extremely active on social media and often post photos together

Lekaj sat next to Granit's mother Elmaze while she took in her two sons' head-to-head clash

Lekaj continues to share in Xhaka's success, pictured here with the FA Cup trophy