Granit Xhaka has returned to the Premier League with a move to newly-promoted Sunderland. The former Arsenal captain joined from Bayer Leverkusen and signed a three-year contract at the Stadium of Light.

Newly-promoted Sunderland have officially announced the signing of former Arsenal captain and Switzerland international Granit Xhaka from German champions Bayer Leverkusen. Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce the signing of Granit Xhaka, who joins on a three-year deal from Bayer 04 Leverkusen! ❤️✍️

Premier League newcomers Sunderland on Wednesday announced the signing of midfielder Granit Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen for a reported fee of £17.3 million ($23 million).Xhaka's switch to Sunderland is the latest signing in a busy transfer window for the club,