Granit Xhaka is on the verge of finishing a Premier League return as Sunderland edge nearer to finishing his signing from Bayer Leverkusen. The Black Cats have agreed to pay £17 million for the skilled midfielder: £13m upfront with £4m in potential add-ons.
The 32-year-old touched down in England on Monday, with private phrases already agreed. A medical is scheduled for the early hours of Tuesday, after which Xhaka is anticipated to signal a three-year contract with Régis Le Bris’s newly promoted aspect.
Switch knowledgeable and sports activities journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed the event through his official X account, posting a photograph of Xhaka alongside his agent José Noguera and brother Ragip Xhaka.
He revealed this through his put up:
“Granit Xhaka has landed proper now as he’s becoming a member of Sunderland! Three 12 months contract to be signed on Tuesday after medical. Right here his agent José Noguera, Ragip Xhaka and Granit Xhaka.”
Xhaka’s departure is a blow for Leverkusen boss Erik ten Hag, who had already seen key gamers like Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, and Jonathan Tah go away this summer season. Xhaka was a key determine in Leverkusen’s historic double-winning marketing campaign and performed an instrumental position of their run to the Europa League closing in 2024.
Softfootball earlier reported that Xhaka’s Swiss worldwide teammate, Dan Ndoye, can also be set to hitch Nottingham Forest, with an official announcement anticipated quickly, and with Xhaka additionally in England, it’s simple to say the Saints have gotten their arms on a dependable midfielder.
Having beforehand spent seven seasons with Arsenal, profitable two FA Cups and making 297 appearances, Xhaka had lengthy expressed curiosity in returning to England. Sunderland, eager to inject expertise into their midfield, had additionally explored the choice of Jordan Henderson earlier than he opted for Brentford.
Xhaka turns into Sunderland’s seventh summer season signing, becoming a member of Habib Diarra, Simon Adingra, Reinildo Mandava, Enzo Le Fée, Noah Sadiki, and Chemsdine Talbi. Of the group, solely Adingra has earlier Premier League expertise.
