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Matteo Guendouzi Eyes Premier League Return with Sunderland

11/22/2025

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Matteo Guendouzi, the 26-year-old former Arsenal midfielder, may return to the Premier League after Sunderland coach Regis Le Bris hinted at a move.
Guendouzi left Arsenal in 2022 after a strained relationship with Mikel Arteta and has since played for Marseille and Lazio.
Le Bris, who coached Guendouzi at Lorient, says they remain in contact.
Discussions about a transfer are premature.
A reunion with Granit Xhaka at Sunderland could follow.

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Matteo Guendouzi, the 26-year-old former Arsenal midfielder, may return to the Premier League after Sunderland coach Regis Le Bris hinted at a move.
Guendouzi left Arsenal in 2022 after a strained relationship with Mikel Arteta and has since played for Marseille and Lazio.
Le Bris, who coached Guendouzi at Lorient, says they remain in contact.
Discussions about a transfer are premature.
A reunion with Granit Xhaka at Sunderland could follow.