Sunderland Agrees £17m Deal to Sign Granit Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen
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Sunderland has agreed to sign Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen for an initial £13 million, with potential add-ons reaching £17 million. The 32-year-old, who previously played for Arsenal, will undergo a medical and sign a three-year contract. Xhaka brings extensive Premier League experience, having made 297 appearances for Arsenal and winning two FA Cups.
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Swiss international Xhaka will be returning to the Premier League having spent seven years at Arsenal.
He made 297 appearances in all competitions for the Gunners, winning two FA Cup trophies and briefly acting as the club's captain.
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