On the evening of June 27, according to Swiss media outlet "Blick", Sunderland midfielder Xhaka has not yet reached an agreement with Chelsea over a transfer.

"Blick" learned from reliable sources that Xhaka has not yet agreed terms with Chelsea, but according to an insider, negotiations have entered a critical phase. The matter has now been escalated to Sunderland's board of directors, including club chairman Dreyfus. It will be extremely difficult for Sunderland to accept his departure – he is their most important signing from last summer.

A reunion of a successful partnership is emerging as a possibility: Chelsea's new manager Alonso could work alongside Xhaka at the same club in the future. Their relationship runs very deep. Xhaka's admiration for the Spanish manager and former World Cup winner is well known. He once remarked in an interview with "Blick": "I was really impressed by him as a person. In direct interactions, the way he handles pressure, his reaction to mistakes and difficult situations, and his composure when communicating with us – it all made me think – wow!"

Even after Alonso left Leverkusen for Real Madrid, the two have remained in contact. Xhaka plans to move into coaching after his playing career, so he values his exchanges with Alonso. There are reports that Xhaka was also disappointed by Alonso's quiet departure from Real Madrid. Conversely, Alonso has been impressed by Xhaka's performances since Sunderland returned to the Premier League.

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