Head coach Erik ten Hag confirmed Granit Xhaka will not be allowed to leave Bayer Leverkusen, despite the player’s desire to return to the Premier League. Xhaka's agent claimed to have agreed personal terms with Sunderland, but Leverkusen's management, having already sold key players, emphasized the importance of retaining him for team structure and culture. Ten Hag stated that Xhaka, who has three years remaining on his five-year contract, is integral to the club's leadership and future plans after a successful debut season.
"The agent can say anything. But this club has already lost three important players. We won't let any more players go, that's not possible."
"It's clear - Granit is a leader, he has signed here for five years and has three years left on his contract. He's too important for us to let him go."
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