Granit Xhaka returned to the Premier League and signed a three -year agreement with the newly promoted Sunderland.
The 32-year-old midfielder returns after his Stint with Bayer Leverkusen, where he played a key role in their historical double Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal in 2024. He also spent seven seasons in Arsenal in Germany and won two FA cups.
On SunderlandXhaka is expected to bring leadership and experience, because the club aims to avoid the descent in the first season back to the highest flight. The club fought with teeth and nails when they took part in the fourth place in the championship table. In the end, they secured the promotion after defeating the Sheffield United after winning 2-1 at the Wembley Stadium in May early this year.
“I’m very proud to be here. When I talked to the club, I was excited and felt the energy and mentality that all people and players have. It’s exactly what I wanted and I feel very good. club.
Xhaka He is the current captain of Switzerland with his name 137 international caps. The club has already made quite a few signatures, such as Simon Adingra of Brighton, Enzo Le Fee by AS Roma and Reinild Mandava of Athletica Madrid to name at least some.
Sunderland sports director Kristjaan Speakman described the signature as a statement on the project. “His successes and quality require only a small introduction – he is a player in and off the field. It is an important confirmation of our ambition and our desire to build a team that our Premier League supporters can be proud of.”
Sunderland will launch a league campaign with a home game against West Ham United 16th August next month.
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Published:
Amar Pancker
Published on:
July 30, 2025
