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Xhaka is the man who makes Sunderland tick on and off the pitch, says Waddle
The Chronicle
|December 17, 2025
GEORDIE icon and ex-England winger Chris Waddle reckons Granit Xhaka has been an “unbelievable” signing for Sunderland.
Speaking to WhichBookie, the former wing wizard spoke highly of the Black Cats captain and of Newcastle's arch rivals.
“Sunderland have been outstanding - I didn't see it coming,” said Waddle, pictured right.
The onetime Sunderland winger believes a lot of the Black Cats’ success so far this season can be attributed to the signing of Xhaka.
This story is from the December 17, 2025 edition of The Chronicle.
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