Sunderland Signs Granit Xhaka for £17 Million

Sunderland has signed Granit Xhaka for £17 million, marking their 8th summer signing and surpassing £100m in total spending. The Swiss captain returns to the Premier League after a successful stint at Arsenal and contributing to Bayer Leverkusen’s title win. Max Pollen reports.

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August 2, 2025

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Sunderland have sealed the signing of Granit Xhaka for £17 million.

Xhaka will become Sunderland’s 8th signing this summer in a deal which means the club’s spending has exceeded the £100m mark this summer.

The Swiss captain makes his return to the Premier League after leaving Arsenal in the summer of 2023 after seven topsy-turvy years at the club.

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Xhaka went on to be a pivotal part of Bayer Leverkusen’s title winning team in 2024 and can be considered a big coup for Sunderland.

The midfielder even managed a 16th place finish in the Ballon D’or as recently as 2024.

His presence, leadership and experience will be of great value for Sunderland’s hopes of staying up this season on their return to the Premier League.

Xhaka will be a fan favourite for his aggressive and combative style, as well as his eye for a long ranged screamer.

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Written by Max Pollen