Granit Xhaka’s move to Chelsea appears imminent. Reports on Saturday indicated that the London club had submitted a significant €30 million bid for the experienced midfielder. Furthermore, the 33-year-old player has reportedly reached a personal agreement with the Blues.
An exclusive update on Saturday evening confirmed a verbal agreement between Granit Xhaka and Chelsea regarding his potential transfer. All personal terms have reportedly been finalized between the player and the club.
Chelsea is also actively engaged in discussions with Sunderland to complete the deal. Xabi Alonso is reportedly making significant efforts to secure Xhaka’s services, having previously played alongside him at Bayer Leverkusen from 2023 to 2025, a period that saw them form a strong on-field partnership.
The midfielder, who honed his skills at FC Basel, has had a distinguished career, representing prominent clubs such as Borussia Mönchengladbach, Arsenal, and Leverkusen. For the past year, he has been a key figure at Sunderland, joining them for a fee of €15 million.
During his tenure at Sunderland, a club that impressively finished seventh in the Premier League last season, the Swiss international participated in 36 official matches across all competitions, contributing one goal and providing six crucial assists.
Xhaka’s current contract with Sunderland extends until mid-2028. His market valuation is presently estimated at €8 million, reflecting his ongoing impact and experience.
The left-footed maestro, boasting an impressive 149 international caps, currently captains Switzerland at the ongoing World Cup. He has demonstrated his unwavering commitment and fitness, playing every minute of the group stage. Switzerland successfully topped Group B and is now set to face a third-placed team in the highly anticipated knockout round.
