EXCLUSIVE: Brentford Win the Race for Granit Xhaka in Sizzling ÂŁ15m Deal
In a dramatic late twist in the summer transfer window, Brentford have won the race to sign Switzerland captain **Granit Xhaka** from Sunderland in a deal worth **ÂŁ15 million**, sources close to negotiations have confirmed.
The 33-year-old midfielder has agreed terms on a **four-year contract** at the Gtech Community Stadium, tying him to the West London club until the summer of **2030**.
The move represents a massive statement of intent from the Bees, who acted with lethal speed to secure a top-class midfielder following Jordan Henderson’s departure to Chelsea earlier this week.
Rapid Breakthrough
Negotiations between the two Premier League sides accelerated over the last 24 hours. While Sunderland had originally hoped to keep their star midfielder on Wearside following interest from elsewhere, Brentford’s structured £15 million package—coupled with Xhaka’s enthusiasm for the project in West London—proved decisive in breaking the deadlock.
Full agreement between the clubs was finalized on Monday, with Sunderland granting the Swiss star permission to travel to London for his medical and to wrap up final contract formalities before putting pen to paper on his four-year deal.
Filling the Henderson Void
Brentford head coach Keith Andrews made central midfield reinforcements an urgent priority after former England international Jordan Henderson completed his move to Stamford Bridge.
While losing a leader of Henderson’s stature presented an immediate dilemma, Brentford’s recruitment team identified Xhaka as the ideal candidate to step into the engine room.
Xhaka, who played an instrumental role in Bayer Leverkusen’s historic unbeaten Bundesliga campaign before returning to England, proved to be one of the top flight’s premier deep-lying directors last season. His elite passing range, tactical discipline, and fiery competitive edge are viewed as the exact qualities needed to guide Brentford’s young core.
A Major Coup for Brentford
For Sunderland, losing their talismanic midfielder represents a significant blow on the pitch. Xhaka’s composure and defensive awareness were crucial during his spell at the Stadium of Light. However, securing a £15 million fee for a 33-year-old midfielder provided the Wearside hierarchy with substantial funds to reinvest across their squad.
For Brentford, bringing in an international captain of Xhaka’s pedigree on a long-term commitment until 2030 underlines the club’s growing stature and ambition in the Premier League.
With medical tests scheduled for Tuesday morning, an official announcement from Brentford is expected within the next 24 to 48 hours, bringing an end to one of the most captivating transfer sagas of the summer window.
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