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BreakingNews.ie
17 minutes ago
- Sport
- BreakingNews.ie
Sunderland sign former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen
Sunderland have completed the signing of Granit Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen on a three-year contract. The 32-year-old midfielder arrives on Wearside having spent two years with Leverkusen and was part of their impressive 2023-24 season, where they were crowned Bundesliga champions and lifted the DFB-Pokal. Advertisement Xhaka made 49 appearances in all competitions for Leverkusen last season, including 10 in the Champions League. Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce the signing of Granit Xhaka, who joins on a three-year deal from Bayer 04 Leverkusen! ❤️✍️ — Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) July 30, 2025 He began his career at Basel before joining Borussia Monchengladbach and boasts Premier League pedigree having spent seven years at Arsenal following a move to north London in 2016, where he made 225 league appearances and won the FA Cup twice. A Switzerland international, Xhaka has captained the team since 2020 and is their record appearance holder with 137 caps. He told the club's official website: 'I'm very proud to be here. When I spoke to the club, I was excited and I felt the energy, and the mentality that all the people and players have. Advertisement 'It's exactly what I wanted, and I have a very good feeling. We are back to where this club needs to be, and we want to stay here to write our own history. Xhaka won the FA Cup twice with Arsenal (Nick Potts/PA) 'I feel that I'm ready to help the team with my experience but with quality as well. 'We need to find ourselves on the pitch, but I don't think this will be a big problem. It's been a long time to wait, but I'm here now and I'm looking forward to it.' Sporting director Kristjaan Speakman said: 'We're delighted to welcome Granit and his family to Sunderland. Advertisement Xhaka joins from Bayer Leverkusen (John Walton/PA) 'His arrival is a significant endorsement of our ambition and our desire to build a team our supporters can be proud of in the Premier League. 'His accomplishments and quality need little introduction – he's a player of the highest calibre on and off the field, who we feel is the perfect match to the profile required in our team. 'We look forward to helping him settle on Wearside and are excited to see the impact he can make on the field and within our dressing room.' Xhaka's switch to Sunderland is the latest signing in a busy transfer window for the Premier League newcomers. Advertisement View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sunderland AFC (@sunderlandafc) His arrival sees the Black Cats continue to strengthen their midfield with Enzo Le Fee, Habib Diarra and Noah Sadiki signing permanent deals. Wingers Simon Adingra and Chemsdine Talbi have also joined the club along with full-back Reinildo Mandava. Sunderland open their Premier League campaign on August 16 with a clash against West Ham at the Stadium of Light.
New York Times
an hour ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Granit Xhaka completes €20m Sunderland transfer from Bayer Leverkusen
Sunderland have completed the signing of Granit Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen. The Athletic reported on Monday that Sunderland had agreed a fee worth up to €20million (£13.4m; $23.3m) with Leverkusen, who had previously been told by the midfielder that he only wants to join the Premier League club. Sunderland have paid €15m up front with a further €5m in potential add-ons and the 32-year-old has signed a three-year contract at the Stadium of Light. This isn't just a Club, this is Sunderland. Welcome back to the @PremierLeague, Granit Xhaka! 😍 — Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) July 30, 2025 Upon joining the club, Xhaka said: 'I'm very proud to be here. When I spoke to the Club, I was excited and I felt the energy, and the mentality that all the people and players have. It's exactly what I wanted, and I have a very good feeling. 'We are back to where this club needs to be, and we want to stay here to write our own history. I feel that I'm ready to help the team with my experience but with quality as well. Advertisement 'We need to find ourselves on the pitch, but I don't think this will be a big problem. It's been a long time to wait, but I'm here now and I'm looking forward to it.' Xhaka agreed personal terms with the newly-promoted club after informing Leverkusen that he only wanted to join Sunderland, having had the option to stay in Germany or move elsewhere, including to Saudi Arabia. The Switzerland captain is Sunderland's sixth new arrival of the summer, having already secured the signings of left-back Reinildo Mandava, central midfielders Habib Diarra and Noah Sadiki and wingers Simon Adringa and Chemsdine Talbi. French midfielder Enzo Le Fee has also joined the club on a permanent basis after joining on loan from Roma in January. On the outgoings front, Jobe Bellingham joined Borussia Dortmund for £30m in June, while Tommy Watson moved to Brighton for £10m in a deal that was agreed earlier this year. Xhaka returns to the Premier League two years after leaving Arsenal to sign for Leverkusen. He spent seven seasons in north London, having a brief spell as captain, and winning the FA Cup twice while scoring 23 goals in 297 appearances. He made his senior international debut as an 18-year-old in 2011 and has gone on to win 137 caps for the team. ()
National Post
a day ago
- Business
- National Post
Corpay Cross-Border Named the Official FX Partner of Sunderland AFC
Article content Article content Providing access to currency risk management and cross-border payments solutions Article content TORONTO — Corpay, Inc.*, (NYSE: CPAY) a global leader in corporate payments, is pleased to announce that Corpay's Cross-Border business has entered into an agreement with Sunderland AFC to become their Official Foreign Exchange (FX) Partner. Article content Through this partnership, Sunderland will be able to utilise Corpay Cross Border's innovative solutions to help mitigate foreign exchange exposure from their day-to-day business needs. Additionally, Corpay Cross-Border's award-winning platform will enable them to manage their global payments from a single point of access. Article content Uniquely, this Partnership will form part of a broader engagement between Corpay and Bia Sports Group, whereby the parties will seek mutual opportunities and efficiencies across the expanding portfolio of Bia Sports Group companies. Article content 'Corpay Cross-Border would like to congratulate Sunderland AFC on their promotion to the Premier League for the upcoming 2025/26 season,' said Brad Loder, Chief Marketing Officer, Corpay Cross-Border Solutions. 'This partnership further strengthens Corpay's position as the corporate payments and currency risk management company of choice within the Premier League, and we look forward to working with Sunderland as their Official FX Partner during the coming season and beyond.' Sunderland's Chief Commercial Officer Ashley Peden said: 'We are excited to work alongside Corpay's team as we continue to enhance our off-the-field operation. This partnership will enable us to expand our global partnership portfolio as we move into the upcoming Premier League season.' Article content About Corpay Article content Corpay, Inc. (NYSE: CPAY) is a global S&P500 corporate payments company that helps businesses and consumers pay expenses in a simple, controlled manner. Corpay's suite of modern payment solutions help its customers better manage vehicle-related expenses (such as fueling and parking), travel expenses (e.g. hotel bookings) and payables (e.g. paying vendors). This results in our customers saving time and ultimately spending less. Corpay Cross-Border refers to a group of legal entities owned and operated by Corpay, Inc. Article content About Sunderland AFC Article content Founded in 1879, Sunderland AFC is one of the iconic Clubs in English football. Six-time champions of England and two-time FA Cup winners, the famous red and white stripes that represent Wearside are globally renowned. Built for the future on the foundations of a unique heritage, the Premier League Club is leading the way on and off the field by putting its supporters at the heart of the action. Article content About Bia Sports Group Article content Bia Sports focuses on investment opportunities in emerging and established sports. Targeting opportunities where it creates exponential growth through leveraging its purpose-built platform to drive accelerated business outcomes, synergy realisation and the development of new and exciting fan experiences. Article content Established by successful investors and entrepreneurs Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and Juan Sartori, with an industry-leading management team, Bia Sports is primed to deliver the next generation of sporting experiences. Article content Article content Contacts Article content Corpay Contact: Article content Article content Brad Loder Article content Article content Article content Article content
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
🚨 BREAKING: Sunderland unveil new kit ahead of PL return
Sunderland have officially revealed their much-anticipated 2025-26 home shirt, and fans are already flooding social media with reactions ranging from adoration to sharp critique. Designed in collaboration with Danish sportswear brand Hummel, the new kit captures the club's proud identity with a modern twist Advertisement The unveiling tweet from the club sets the tone for what's clearly more than just a kit drop. It's a love letter to the fans, the culture, and the history that define Sunderland AFC. As always, the club's iconic red and white stripes are central to the design, but this year's edition boasts finer detailing, including stripes on the back and the central crest, features fans were quick to notice and appreciate. With engagement already surging and the fanbase talking, the club's 2025-26 launch looks set to be one of its most memorable in years. 📸 George Wood - 2025 Getty Images
The Irish Sun
21-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Premier League club to play in new badge as popular change to kit is revealed ahead of 2025/26 season
SUNDERLAND will don a new badge this coming season as they prepare for their return to the Premier League. The Black Cats are 4 Sunderland released their away kit for the 2025-26 campaign Credit: Sunderland AFC via Getty Images 4 Sunderland have returned to the Premier League in style Credit: Ian Horrocks/Sunderland AFC via Getty Images 4 And Sunderland will be playing their away matches with a new badge 4 However, their home kit which appears to have been leaked suggests they will retain their original badge Credit: Footy Headlines Regis Le Bris' side won the Championship play-offs after finishing fourth in the second division to cap off an emotional comeback to the Prem. And The Premier League newcomers will be visiting their opponents in a blue jersey paying tribute to the club's proud maritime identity. And the collar will have"City by the Sea" stitched into the back of the neck, while the inside will feature a poetic nod to The Lake Poets. Read More on Football But fans were particularly in awe of the new badge that is quite different to their original crest. One supporter tweeted: "Take my money now." Another commented: "Beautiful." A third wrote: "I love it." Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS This fan said: "What a top!" And that one gushed: "Dear God!" Enzo Le Fee meets the Sunderland fans as he arrives at Wearside Sunderland have often made changes to the badge for their away kit throughout the years. But this time they have modified the colours, which makes it stand out to past alterations. Nevertheless, that will not be the club's official crest for the season as the home jersey Based on photos that have surfaced across social media, Sunderland will continue playing with their original badge and signature red and white colours at the Stadium of Light.
