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Xhaka Joins Sunderland in €20 Million Move After Terse Leverkusen Exit

Leverkusen issued a blunt two-paragraph statement hinting at internal tensions following its leader’s departure.

Overview

  • Xhaka signed a three-year contract with AFC Sunderland in a deal reported to include up to €20 million in fees and bonuses.
  • Leverkusen’s announcement comprised just two brief paragraphs—one of the club’s shortest—underscoring internal unease over his decision to leave.
  • During his initial presentation, Xhaka’s one-word and generic responses prompted widespread ridicule from Sunderland supporters and rival fans.
  • The transfer highlights the Premier League’s financial pull drawing top Bundesliga talents to newly promoted sides.
  • Bayer Leverkusen now faces a major rebuild and leadership vacuum after the summer exits of Xhaka, Xabi Alonso and other core members of its 2023/24 squad.