Granit Xhaka, anyone?published at 19:11 BST
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Signing of the season
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Could it be Granit Xhaka, who’s our Premier League Signing of the Season?
He turned plenty of heads last summer when he left Champions League side Bayer Leverkusen to join newly-promoted Sunderland.
But less than 12 months on, Xhaka’s decision to join the Black Cats has been vindicated. He has rediscovered his best form to help the Premier League newcomers secure European qualification for the first time in 53 years.
After being named club captain upon his arrival at the Stadium of Light, the Switzerland international has led by example both on and off the pitch.
In total, he featured in 34 of a possible 38 Premier League matches, registering one goal and six assists in what proved to be a truly historic season for the Black Cats.
When Xhaka leads Sunderland out in the Europa League next season, his decision to move to the North East will no longer seem as bewildering as it did last summer.
Appearances: 34
Assists: 6
Goals: 1