“Win-win situation” needed for Xhaka exit, says Leverkusen boss

Bayer Leverkusen chief Simon Rolfes insists that Granit Xhaka will remain at the club unless a “win-win situation” can be reached.

Bayer Leverkusen would prefer to keep Granit Xhaka beyond the summer transfer window, managing director for sport Simon Rolfes has reiterated.

The Swiss international is reportedly considering his future at the BayArena, with Sunderland and Fenerbahce among the clubs said to be interested.

However, Die Werkself want Xhaka to stay and will only approve a sale if it represents a “win-win” scenario, Rolfes said during the club’s training camp in Brazil.

“Granit is a very important player for us – for the team and the club. Our main priority is to keep him,” Rolfes emphasized.

“Of course, there is interest in him, and we need to speak with the player to understand his ambitions. But one thing is clear: a transfer would only happen if it’s a win-win situation.

“We still have three years left on his contract and we are very happy with him. We have big goals in the coming years. Therefore, a transfer can only happen if it’s good for all parties involved. We have to wait and see. But our goal is for Granit to stay with us.”

Recently, it has been reported that Saudi club Neom SC have withdrawn from the race for Xhaka after their €8 million bid was rejected.