Sunderland continues to strengthen forces to prepare for the first season in the Premier League since 2016/17 with a cult contract: recruiting former Arsenal midfielder, Granit Xhaka.
Granit Xhaka officially returns to the Premier League
Granit Xhaka arrived at the light yard with an estimated fee of about £ 17 million, marking the return of England after 2 years of successful competition in Bayer Leverkusen.
Under the guidance of coach Xabi Alonso, the Swiss midfielder is a key factor that helps Leverkusen win a double Bundesliga title and the German Cup in 2023/24 in a spectacular way, in which the Undefeated Domestic Championship is an unprecedented milestone in the club history.
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“I am very proud to be here”Xhaka shared. “Right from the time of chatting with the club, I felt the enthusiasm, intense fighting spirit from the leadership to the players, and that was exactly what I was looking for. I have a very good hunch about this place.
We have returned to the position that deserves to belong to Sunderland, and now is the same time to write a new history. I believe that with my experience and quality, I can contribute positively to the team.
Of course we need time to cohesion on the pitch, but I don't think it will be a big deal. After a long time of waiting, I was finally here, and I was eager to start. ”
After a 2-1 victory over Sheffield United in the Play-off in May, Sunderland officially won tickets back to the Premier League, closing the 7-year long period of waiting.
Xhaka used to play 297 times in Arsenal shirt, where he held the captain's armband and won 2 FA Cups. The peak experience in the Premier League and the fighting spirit of Xhaka promises to be a solid fulcrum for the rookie team.
“Xhaka agreed to join is the most obvious evidence for our ambition”Sports Manager Kristjaan Speakman said. “He is a high -class player, both in and on the pitch. We believe that Xhaka is the perfect piece for the squad that Sunderland is building in the Premier League.”