Be the captain as soon as he came! Sunderland official: 32-year-old Zhaka serves as the team s new season captain

August 14th, Premier League promoted Sunderland officially announced that 32-year-old Zachar will serve as the team captain.

On July 30, Sunderland officially announced that Zachar would join, and the two sides signed a three-year contract. The player transfer fee is 20 million euros.

Sunderland Announcement:

Zhaha was appointed as the captain of Sunderland Football Club in the 2025-26 season.

The midfielder is an outstanding leader both at home and internationally, and has served as captains at Mönchengladbach and Arsenal.

During the period of Leverkusen, Zachar also wore the captain's armband many times and has been the captain of the Swiss national team since 2020. He has made 137 appearances for the Swiss national team.

Zarka said: "I am very proud to be the captain of this club and this team. I hope to show my leadership on and off the court, help my teammates on the training ground and throughout the club. It is an honor to be a part of Sunderland's history and to be with some of the legends who have worn captain's armbands before. People who know me know what they will get - I am a demanding person. I am a winner, and I want to win - I have the same expectations of my teammates."