🎥 Xhaka hits the ground running in first Sunderland training session
Just days after his arrival, the Swiss international was already on the training ground, and the club's social media team was quick to share a glimpse of the Black Cats' new midfielder.
In a video released via Sunderland AFC's official YouTube account, fans were given an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Xhaka's first training session at the Academy of Light.
The 32-year-old midfielder, known for his leadership, grit, and pinpoint passing, brings a wealth of Premier League and European experience to a Sunderland side looking to solidify its presence in the top flight after a remarkable resurgence in recent seasons.
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