"The 33-year-old was one of several summer signings following promotion from the Championship, joining from Bayer Leverkusen for an initial 13m. Rooney said on The Wayne Rooney Show: "Coming back to the Premier League you wonder if he can do it. Obviously with a promoted team as well coming up, what impact could he have? "But he's probably been the signing of the season. He has been brilliant.""
"Xhaka made 297 appearances for Arsenal, winning two FA Cups. But he was something of a pantomime villain - and sometimes much-maligned - at the Gunners. He was sent off five times for Arsenal and spent six weeks as captain in 2019, clashed with his own fans and was stripped of the armband. But things went better under Mikel Arteta and he became an important player before leaving in 2023 for Leverkusen,"
Granit Xhaka captains Sunderland and has been instrumental in their strong Premier League return, playing every league minute, scoring once and providing three assists. Sunderland sit fourth after 11 games with 19 points and appear well placed to secure survival. Xhaka leads the team in assists, chances created, touches, successful passes, duels won, possession won and distance covered. The 33-year-old joined from Bayer Leverkusen for an initial 13m following promotion from the Championship. He made 297 appearances for Arsenal, won two FA Cups, experienced disciplinary issues and fan clashes, later regained form under Mikel Arteta and helped Leverkusen to a Bundesliga title.
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