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Granit

American  
[grah-neet] / grɑˈnit /

noun

  1. Ragnar Arthur 1900–1991, Swedish physiologist, born in Finland: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1967.


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Midfielder Jordan Henderson, 36, is also set to arrive after Chelsea were unable to secure Alonso's former Bayer Leverkusen captain Granit Xhaka from Sunderland.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

Since then, Chelsea have made an offer to reunite Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka, 34, with Alonso - they won the Bundesliga title together at Bayer Leverkusen in 2024.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Their move for him follows attempts to sign 33-year-old midfielder Granit Xhaka from Sunderland, with the Black Cats refusing to sell the Switzerland captain.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

Sunderland say experienced midfielder Granit Xhaka is not for sale after it emerged Chelsea have entered talks with the player's camp over a potential move.

From BBC Jun. 27, 2026

Captain Granit Xhaka will be hoping for an easy journey through Group B, which they share with Canada, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Qatar.

From BBC Apr. 22, 2026

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