Article by Tudor Belivaca – published Monday, July 28, 2025, 16:25 / Updated Monday, July 28, 2025 16:26
Granit Xhaka (32 years old), Bayer Leverkusen's experienced midfielder, will sign in the Premier League with Sunderland, a newly promoted team in the first English step. The announcement was made by the Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Although only a few days ago, Leverkusen's new coach, Erik Ten Hag, and Simon Rolfes sports director denied Xhaka's departure, the transaction can be considered concluded, according to the Italian journalist who transmitted that he will leave today.
“Here we go” »Granit Xhaka has transferred to Sunderland
“Granit Xhaka at Sunderland has been done! Accompunction accepted by all parties involved. The amount will be 20 million euros, the contract until 2028.
Green wave from Bayer Leverkusen for the player to fly today and complete the move to Sunderland, who still makes an ambitious move, ”the Italian journalist said on his personal Twitter account.
The Swiss international was wanted by Cristi Chivu at Inter. Xhaka was sought by several teams this summer, including AC Milan and clubs from Saudi Arabia, but will eventually return to the Premier League, after playing for Arsenal between 2016 and 2023, according to Sportal.bg.
Granit Xhaka started his career at Basel's junior bands and also on the Swiss team took the first step in big football. He then arrived at Borussia Monchengladbach, after which at Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen. Most matches have them for the Premier League band (297). In the recent season he played for Bayer Leverkusen 49 matches in all competitions, scored 2 times and offered 7 decisive passes.
Granit Xhaka is Swiss international and has 137 selections for his national team. In the more than 100 appearances, Xhaka scored 14 goals. He was also an international youth.
