London, Aug. 6 -- Former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has opened up about his decision to join newly-promoted Sunderland ahead of the 2025-26 Premier League season, calling it a big challenge in his career. The Swiss international, who left Bayer Leverkusen to join Sunderland, shared his thoughts, discussing everything from the club's ambitions to his role in shaping its future.

Xhaka, known for his leadership qualities and on-pitch grit, explained what drew him to Sunderland, a club with rich history but only recently clawing its way back into the Premier League.

"I felt I needed a new and big challenge," he said on JioHotstar.

"When I spoke with the club, I was very excited to come here--to feel the energy, the mentality, the peop...