Xhaka set to stay at Sunderland despite Chelsea interest
Summary
Granit Xhaka, the Sunderland captain, is likely to stay at Sunderland this summer despite interest from Chelsea. Sunderland rejected an £8 million offer from Chelsea, and Xhaka has confirmed his commitment to Sunderland after talks.Key Facts
- Granit Xhaka plays for Sunderland and is their team captain.
- His contract with Sunderland lasts until 2028.
- Chelsea made an £8 million offer to Sunderland for Xhaka, which was rejected.
- Xhaka had the chance to reunite with Chelsea’s manager Xabi Alonso, who coached him at Bayer Leverkusen.
- Sunderland finished seventh in the Premier League last season and qualified for the Conference League, helped by Xhaka.
- Xhaka previously played seven years for Arsenal and then joined Bayer Leverkusen in 2023.
- He is currently playing for Switzerland at the World Cup in the US, Mexico, and Canada.
- Chelsea may still try to make another offer for Xhaka, but for now, he is staying with Sunderland.
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