Sensation! Chelsea to sign former Arsenal star

London’s Chelsea are on the verge of a blockbuster transfer: midfielder Granit Xhaka has already reached a full verbal agreement with the club, reports journalist Florian Plettenberg.

According to the source, the club is now moving to the next stage of negotiations—making contact with Sunderland, who currently hold the contract of the 33-year-old Swiss international.

It is noted that the transfer is being actively pushed by Xabi Alonso, who sees Xhaka as a crucial reinforcement for the midfield. The parties are now working on the deal structure, and the move could be finalized in the near future.

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It’s worth noting that from 2016 to 2023, Xhaka wore the colors of another London club—Arsenal.