Xherdan Shaqiri Returns to Basel on Three-Year Deal

Xherdan Shaqiri has returned to FC Basel on a three-year contract, marking his comeback to the club where he started his professional career 12 years ago. After mutually terminating his contract with Chicago Fire, Shaqiri expressed pride and excitement about rejoining Basel, stating a deep connection to the club and the region. During his initial tenure from 2009 to 2012, he won three Swiss league titles and established himself before moving to larger clubs like Bayern Munich and Liverpool, where he also claimed Champions League victories. Basel's sporting director highlighted that the signing was financially feasible only because both the club and Shaqiri were eager for this return. Shaqiri, who recently retired from international football after earning 125 caps for Switzerland, aims to leverage his experience to help Basel regain its competitive edge. His return is viewed as a significant boost for the club and Swiss football overall.