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Granit Xhaka returned to the Premier League on Wednesday and moved to the newly promoted Sunderland. <\/p>\n
The former Arsenal captain joined Bayer Leberkusen and signed a three-year contract with the Light of Light. <\/p>\n
The 32-year-old Xhaka spent seven years at Arsenal where he won two FA Cups before moving to Germany, helping Leverkusen lift the Bundesliga title in 2024 as part of a league and cup double. <\/p>\n
In Sunderland, his main job is to help the club avoid relegation. <\/p>\n
“We’re back where this club is needed and we want to stay here to write our own history. I feel ready to help the team with my own experience, but there is also quality,” Xhaka said. <\/p>\n
Xhaka is the Swiss captain and has won 137 caps in his country. <\/p>\n
Sunderland sports director Kristjaan Speakman said Xhaka’s signature is “a key supporter of our ambitions and our desire to build a team our supporters are proud of in the Premier League.”<\/p>\n
“There’s little need to be introduced to his achievements and quality. He’s the highest caliber player on and off the field,” Speakman said. <\/p>\n
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There’s James Robson https:\/\/twitter.com\/jamesalanrobson<\/span><\/p>\n ___<\/p>\n AP Soccer: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/soccer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n