Sunderland's Regis Le Bris rules out Granit Xhaka move to Chelsea: 'This topic is closed'
Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris has officially ended speculation regarding captain Granit Xhaka. Following rumors that linked the 33-year-old midfielder to a transfer to Chelsea, Le Bris stated clearly that the topic is closed. Xhaka, who joined Sunderland from Bayer Leverkusen for 17.2 million pounds last summer, remains a central figure for the club after helping them qualify for the Europa League last season.
Le Bris praised his captain as a great leader who is fully committed to the club. The manager emphasized that Xhaka loves the team and wants to be a part of their future success. The decision puts to rest reports that surfaced last month indicating Chelsea was exploring a potential deal for the veteran player.
Looking ahead to the remainder of the transfer window, Le Bris indicated that Sunderland plans to maintain a quiet approach compared to their heavy activity last year. The club added 14 new players during the previous window but intends to operate with more stability moving forward. Fans can expect fewer changes as the team focuses on continuity under the current leadership.