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Granit Xhaka completes move to Sunderland from Leverkusen

UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 30 – Granit Xhaka returns to the Premier League with Sunderland on a three-year contract for a £17 million fee, adding vital experience to the newly promoted club's midfield.

  • On July 30, 2025, Sunderland AFC announced the signing of 32-year-old midfielder Granit Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen on a three-year contract.
  • The transfer followed prolonged negotiations where Sunderland met Leverkusen's £20 million valuation despite initial lower offers, reflecting the club's ambition.
  • Granit Xhaka, who earned 137 caps for Switzerland and previously spent seven years at Arsenal, featured in 49 matches last season and played a key role in Bayer Leverkusen’s triumphs in the 2024 Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal.
  • Fabrizio Romano announced on Twitter that Sunderland have finalized an agreement to sign Granit Xhaka, making him the club's seventh addition this summer.
  • The signing signals Sunderland's clear intent to strengthen midfield leadership and experience as they prepare to compete in the Premier League following promotion.
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Swiss footballer Granit Xhaka is a new player for Sunderland, the English club reported today.

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Sportske.net broke the news in on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
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