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Aasif Rahman

Wed 13 August 2025 10:00, UK

Sunderland new signing Granit Xhaka reacted online after the club confirmed yet another deal in a busy summer transfer window.

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The Black Cats are in the final stages of preparation for their long-awaited return to the Premier League after six years away, and recruitment has been a key focus.

They have already added several new faces to the squad, with Simon Adingra, Habib Diarra and Xhaka signing for Sunderland this summer.

However, the summer has also brought challenges, with the club having to contend with some notable departures.

Despite their promotion, Jobe Bellingham left to join Borussia Dortmund earlier this window.

Still, the Wearside club have shown no signs of slowing down in the market, as they have now announced their 11th deal this summer on social media.

(Credit: Manh Tung, Breaking Media) Granit Xhaka is one of 11 Sunderland signings.

Sunderland confirmed on 11 August that they have completed the signing of Paraguayan centre-back Omar Alderete from Spanish side Getafe.

The club’s official Instagram account posted: “Welcome to Sunderland AFC, Omar Alderete!

Arriving from Getafe CF for an undisclosed fee, the Paraguay international has signed a four-year contract at the Stadium of Light.”

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The announcement caught the attention of fellow new signing Xhaka, who shared a like on the post in appreciation.

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Manager Regis Le Bris had made signing a left-sided centre-back a priority this summer, and the 28-year-old joins for a reported fee of £10 million.

Crystal Palace were also interested in Alderete as uncertainty continues to surround Marc Guehi’s future, but the newly-promoted side moved quickly to secure his signature.

Alderete made 99 appearances for Getafe and brings valuable experience from spells at FC Basel, Valencia and Hertha Berlin.

His arrival further strengthens Sunderland’s squad ahead of their Premier League return, which begins with a trip to West Ham on 16 August.

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With 11 new arrivals this summer, the Black Cats are expected to see some departures to balance the books, and midfielder Dan Neil had been linked with a potential exit.

However, fresh reports suggest Neil has opted to remain at Sunderland this summer, despite his limited game time in pre-season.

Football Insider revealed that West Ham have been long-time admirers of Neil, whose contract runs until 2026, but it now appears the academy graduate is determined to fight for his place in Sunderland’s Premier League squad.

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