Xherdan Shaqiri has returned to Europe to join his former club Basel. The 32-year-old winger has signed a three-year contract with Basel, where he started out back in 2001.
The Switzerland international spent the last three seasons in Chicago, playing in the Premier League for Liverpool and Stoke.
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Shaqiri has also previously played for Lyon, Inter Milan, and Bayern Munich.
“It fills me with pride and I am very happy that I can return to my hometown of FCB (Basel) today,” said Shaqiri.
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“I have had a deep connection with the club and the region since I was a child, as a fan and, of course, as a player.”
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