Leverkusen manager Erik ten Hag hits back at Granit Xhaka’s agent over Sunderland transfer claims
Erik ten Hag sends clear message over Granit Xhaka transfer
- Bayer Leverkusen manager Erik ten Hag has stated that midfielder Granit Xhaka will not be joining Sunderland this summer.
- Ten Hag explained that Leverkusen has already sold three important players and cannot afford to lose Xhaka, who is a leader and crucial to the team.
- Xhaka, 32, signed a five-year deal with Leverkusen and has three years remaining on his contract, having helped them win the Bundesliga last season.
- Sunderland, recently promoted to the top flight, has spent over £100m this summer and is keen to add experienced players like Xhaka to their squad.
- Despite Ten Hag's resistance, Sunderland is expected to continue pursuing a deal for the Switzerland international.