Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick says his team is not capable of fighting for the German Bundesliga title without new signings, after Granit Xhaka joined a string of title-winning players to leave the club.

In an honest interview with Sky Germany, Bayer Leverkusen's Patrik Schick feels the loss of Granit Xhaka could outweigh the departure of Florian Wirtz. The Swiss international, who has just joined

Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka has joined promoted Premier League side Sunderland from Germany's Bayer Leverkusen on a three-year contract, both clubs said on Wednesday. No details were given, but Leverkusen said that Sunderland had "accepted the transfer conditions" set by them for the 32-year-old to move on despite a contract until 2028.