Xhaka staying at Sunderland, says boss Le Bris

Sunderland boss shuts door on Chelsea after rejecting £8m bid.

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What happened. Sunderland rejected an £8m Chelsea bid for Granit Xhaka, and manager Regis Le Bris has now said the midfielder is not leaving.

• Le Bris says topic is closed.
• Xhaka wants to stay and be captain.
• Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso was keen on reunion.

“No, this topic is closed. He has been really clear about his future.”

— Regis Le Bris

Xhaka had previously hinted at a possible move, but Le Bris has ended speculation.

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