Jamie Carragher makes shock choice for Premier League signing of the season

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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballJamie CarragherFormer Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher offered some strong praise for the player he believes to be the Premier League's strongest signing from the summer transfer windowGranit Xhaka is the 'signing of the season' according to Jamie Carragher. Shortly after joining Regis Le Bris' team, Xhaka was named captain of the side and the former Emirates favourite has quickly established himself as a key player for Sunderland as they acclimatise to life back in the Premier League.The play-off winners are in fourth place in the top-flight after continuing their fine start to the season with a draw against Everton and Xhaka has not missed a single minute across Sunderland's first 10 Premier League matches.

"When you think of someone who’s influential on their team, I’ve been calling Manchester City the Erling Haaland team, but is there anyone right now in the Premier League having a bigger influence on their club than Granit Xhaka?"There can’t be. The veteran has been impressed by his club and wants to help them achieve success."I didn't expect to come back to the Premier League after going to Germany, but in football you never know where you land," he said.

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