"I didn't expect to be back here in the Premier League, he admits to FourFourTwo. But I was done with my decision very quickly. You're never sure it's going to be a success, it doesn't matter where you go, he adds, explaining his thought process when he opted to move to the North East. It's just about the feeling of the first conversations with the club and the coach. It was very positive."
"Granit Xhaka's return to the Premier League last summer caught plenty of people by surprise - not least himself. The 33-year-old, who spent seven seasons in the heart of the Arsenal midfield between 2016 and 2023, joined newly-promoted Sunderland in a 13million deal from Bayer Leverkusen in July, penning a three-year deal. Xhaka was quickly named Black Cats captain by manager Regis Le Bris and has been a vital component of the club's expectation-busting start to life back in the Premier League."
Granit Xhaka returned to the Premier League at age 33 after a spell with Bayer Leverkusen, signing for newly-promoted Sunderland on a three-year, £13million deal. Xhaka spent seven seasons at Arsenal between 2016 and 2023 and is a 143-cap Switzerland international. Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris appointed Xhaka as club captain, and Xhaka became a vital component of Sunderland's unexpectedly strong start to life back in the top flight. Xhaka consulted owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, Jermain Defoe and Lorik Cana before joining and cited very positive initial conversations with the club and coach.
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