Central player Granit Xhaka will not change the club this year and will continue to play for Sunderland. Sky Sports reports this.

According to Gerela, Chelsea showed serious interest in the Swiss and made a first proposal for his transfer, but was rejected. Sunderland made it clear from the start that they had no intention of selling their captain.

It appears that there will be problems with the possibility of again competing with Xabi Alonso, under the supervision of whom he successfully performed with Bayeri. If, after negotiations with the Sunderland administration, the footballer will lose his place in the team and confirm his allegiance to the club.

The key factors in this decision were the prospect of leading Sunderland to the European Cup, the club's long-term ambitions, as well as the important connection with the patients and the atmosphere at the Stadium of Light.

Chelsea's first proposal stood at around 8 million pounds sterling, and although the Londoners considered the possibility of increasing it after the footballer's decision to continue his career in Sunderland, further negotiations.

Sunderland regards Xhaka as one of their most important players, both on and off the field, and is looking forward to him in the new season..