Granit Xhaka is on the verge of a significant transfer to Chelsea. Reports emerged on Saturday revealing that the London club had put forward a substantial €30 million offer to secure the seasoned midfielder. Further details indicate that the 33-year-old Swiss international has already reached a personal agreement with the Blues.

Exclusive information surfacing Saturday evening indicates that Granit Xhaka and Chelsea have already established a verbal agreement regarding his potential transfer. A comprehensive understanding of personal terms has reportedly been finalized.

Chelsea is also actively engaging with Sunderland regarding the transfer. Separately, Xabi Alonso is making significant efforts to recruit Xhaka, leveraging their past connection from their time together at Bayer Leverkusen between 2023 and 2025.

The midfielder began his professional journey at FC Basel, before moving on to Borussia Mönchengladbach, Arsenal, and Bayer Leverkusen. He joined Sunderland a year ago in a €15 million transfer.

During his tenure at Sunderland, which impressively secured a seventh-place finish in the Premier League last season, the Swiss international featured in 36 official matches, contributing one goal and providing six assists.

Xhaka’s current contract with Sunderland extends until mid-2028. His market valuation, according to industry estimates, stands at €8 million.

The left-footed player, boasting 149 international caps to date, is currently captaining Switzerland at the World Cup. He has played every minute of the group stage, where Switzerland topped Group B and is set to face a third-placed team in the next round.