Granit Xhaka Signs for Sunderland in Landmark TransferIn a move that pulses with symbolism and intent, Sunderland have announced the signing of Granit Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen on a three-year

Granit Xhaka has returned to the Premier League with a move to newly-promoted Sunderland. The former Arsenal captain joined from Bayer Leverkusen and signed a three-year contract at the Stadium of Light.

Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka has joined promoted Premier League side Sunderland from Germany's Bayer Leverkusen on a three-year contract, both clubs said on Wednesday. No details were given, but Leverkusen said that Sunderland had "accepted the transfer conditions" set by them for the 32-year-old to move on despite a contract until 2028.