Granit Xhaka refuses transfer to Chelsea — Di Marzio
Granit Xhaka decided to stay at Sunderland and not accept Chelsea's offer, despite interest from the London club.
Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka will not be a Chelsea player, according to information from journalist Gianluca Di Marzio. According to the source, the Swiss personally warned Xabi Alonso about his decision to refuse a transfer to the London club. The 33-year-old chose to remain at Sunderland and continue his journey with the team. This choice disappointed the Chelsea coach, who had hoped to reinforce the squad with an experienced player. At the same time, The Athletic reports that the most likely scenario is Xhaka's continued career at Sunderland, where he has a contract until 2028. Previously, it was rumored that Chelsea had offered £8 million for the player, but the "Black Cats" refused, considering the proposal too low and disrespectful to both the player and Sunderland. Xhaka arrived at the English club last year, coming from Bayer, and last season, he played 36 matches, scored one goal and made six assists.