Granit Xhaka leaves «Sunderland» after Chelsea bid

• Sky Sports News reports that Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka has decided to stay at the club after the «Chelsea» bid.
• In the material, it is stated that Sky Sports News estimates the fee at 8 million in total add-ons, while L’Équipe puts it at 9.2 million euros, citing The Athletic.
• Sky Sports News also claims that the reason why Xhaka is unlikely to leave is related to his perspective on the Ligue of Europe group stage.

For more on Sky Sports, L’Équipe.

Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka has decided to stay at the club for the upcoming season, Sky Sports News reports. The material states that «Chelsea» made an offer, but «the former captain» rejected it.

According to Sky Sports News, «Sunderland» rejected the offer for «Chelsea» to pay 8 million in add-ons for the 33-year-old midfielder. L’Équipe also reports that «Chelsea» offered 9.2 million euros, which would be paid to The Athletic.

Sky Sports News reports that Xhaka would be willing to consider «Chelsea» if the club’s offer was accepted, but the player’s decision is to stay at «Sunderland».

Sky Sports News also states that the reason why Xhaka might not leave is that he wants to continue his career in Europe. The material adds that he will play a key role for the club.

According to Sky Sports News, Xhaka is under contract with «Sunderland» until the end of 13 million in add-ons. L’Équipe also reports that Xhaka has agreed to stay with «Sunderland» for 15 million euros from Bayer Leverkusen.

L’Équipe also claims that «Sunderland» have a 7-match lead over Ligue of Europe. The material also adds that Xhaka had been playing for Nati until the 1/8 final of the European Championship after the match against Algirom (2-0) in the group stage.

Tags: Europe/Sport/Football