Granit Xhaka decides to remain with Sunderland despite Chelsea interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 3:45 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Granit Xhaka, the 33-year-old midfielder for Sunderland AFC, will not leave the club this summer after being approached by Chelsea. Xhaka, who has a contract with Sunderland until June 2028, aims to continue working under the club’s European ambitions. He has built a strong connection with Sunderland's supporters and captains the team that finished seventh in the recent Premier League season. Currently, Xhaka is with the Swiss national team at the World Cup, where they have advanced to the round of 16.
- •Granit Xhaka is 33 years old and plays for Sunderland AFC.
- •Xhaka approached by Chelsea but opts to stay at Sunderland.
- •He is under contract with Sunderland until June 2028.
- •He captained Sunderland to a seventh-place finish last season.
- •Xhaka is currently on international duty with Switzerland at the World Cup.
- 6:25 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea haven’t given up on Xhaka despite claims he’ll stay at Sunderland
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea target Granit Xhaka chose to stay at Sunderland
"Chelsea are yet to give up on signing Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka, according to Fabrizio Romano.Per the transfer expert, the Blues still believe they have a chance despite news breaking that a ...
"Sunderland AFC midfielder Granit Xhaka (33) is not expected to leave the club this summer, according to Foot Mercato.Having been approached by Chelsea, the Swiss international is keen to continue his ...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 6:25 AMChelsea haven’t given up on Xhaka despite claims he’ll stay at Sunderland
Chelsea are yet to give up on signing Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka, according to Fabrizio Romano.Per the transfer expert, the Blues still believe they have a chance despite news breaking that a ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 3:45 PMChelsea target Granit Xhaka chose to stay at Sunderland
Sunderland AFC midfielder Granit Xhaka (33) is not expected to leave the club this summer, according to Foot Mercato.Having been approached by Chelsea, the Swiss international is keen to continue his ...
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