- Sunderland agreed a deal worth up to £17 million for Granit Xhaka
- The 32-year-old will sign a three-year contract after completing his medical
- Xhaka was previously linked with Milan and Saudi Arabia
Key Takeaways:
Sunderland have reached an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen for the signing of Granit Xhaka, reports Sky Sports News. The deal is worth £13 million with an additional £4 million in the form of bonuses, after the club increased its initial offer by £7 million to finalise the transfer.
🚨🔴⚪️ EXCLUSIVE: Granit Xhaka to Sunderland, here we go! Deal agreed between all parties involved.
Understand fee will be €20m, contract until 2027.
Green light from Bayer Leverkusen for the player to fly today and complete his move to #SAFC, one more ambitious signing. pic.twitter.com/1gP1IBLD0T
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 28, 2025
The 32-year-old former Arsenal captain has already agreed personal terms with the Black Cats and will sign a three-year contract. Xhaka is expected to bring extremely important experience and stability to Sunderland’s midfield, with the club set to make its Premier League debut this year after a long absence.
The Swiss international has received permission to travel to the United Kingdom, where he will undergo medical examinations before the transfer is completed.
Xhaka had long been linked with a move to Milan or Saudi Arabia, but it appears the next stage of his career will once again take place in the English Premier League.