Sunderland signs Granit Xhaka despite interest from Milan, Inter, and Juventus

Newcomer to the English Championship Sunderland officially announced the transfer of midfielder Granit Xhaka from Bayer.

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The Swiss midfielder signed a three-year contract with the Black Cats. The transfer fee for the 32-year-old player, including bonuses, will be 20 million euros.

It is noted that Milan, Inter, and Juventus were interested in Xhaka’s services, but the player insisted on a transfer to Sunderland.