Sunderland’s Le Bris Highlights Owner’s Role in Xhaka Signing

Key Influence of Kyril Louis-Dreyfus

Sunderland’s head coach, Regis Le Bris, acknowledges that owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus played a significant role in finalizing the acquisition of Granit Xhaka.

The experienced midfielder was brought in from Bayer Leverkusen during the summer transfer window.

Owner’s Trust in Recruitment Process

Le Bris remarked to ChronicleLive, “He believes in the system we have in place and recognizes the responsibilities of each individual involved. The owner focuses on his role and doesn’t delve into analyzing players in terms of their skills or tactical attributes.”

Collaboration with Recruitment Team

“He trusts the expertise of my team, including Flo (Ghisolfi) and Kristjaan (Speakman), who handle our recruiting efforts. Once we reached a consensus that Granit could be an excellent addition to our squad, we proceeded with the necessary steps.”

Le Bris emphasized, “At that juncture, his involvement was pivotal for us. This was not just any signing; it was a unique situation where his support was essential—quite significant.”