Former Liverpool man Xherdan Shaqiri is on the move again having left Liverpool in 2021.
Shaqiri joined Liverpool in the summer of 2018 from Stoke City for a reported fee of £13.5 million, arriving as a versatile attacker with experience at the highest levels of European football.
His time at Liverpool saw him contribute in key moments, despite often being utilized as a squad player by Jürgen Klopp.
Shaqiri made 63 appearances for Liverpool, scoring eight goals. His most memorable moments include his two-goal performance against Manchester United in December 2018, which secured a crucial 3-1 victory for the Reds at Anfield.
The former Swiss international was also involved in one of the club’s greatest nights, assisting in the iconic 4-0 comeback against Barcelona in the 2018-19 Champions League semi-final, a tournament Liverpool went on to win of course.
During his time at Anfield, Shaqiri won several major trophies, including the Premier League title in 2019-2020, the UEFA Champions League in 2018-2019, the FIFA Club World Cup, and the UEFA Super Cup.
Internationally, Shaqiri was a consistent performer for Switzerland, often scoring spectacular goals in major tournaments. He found the net in multiple World Cups and European Championships, earning a reputation for delivering in crucial moment.
But the 32-year-old announced his retirement from international football after Euro 2024.
In 2021, Shaqiri departed Liverpool, joining Lyon for around £9.5 million after struggling for regular game time towards the end of his Reds career.
Despite his limited appearances, Shaqiri left a lasting impression on the Reds fanbase with his charisma and underrated ability.
Xherdan Shaqiri joins FC Basel
Shaqiri has joined Swiss side FC Basel after two seasons with Chicago Fire.
Fabrizo Romano reported the news, taking to X:
“Xherdan Shaqiri has signed in as new FC Basel player after leaving MLS as free agent.”
Sporting director Daniel Stucki said of the transfer:
“We have been in talks with Xherdan for weeks and are enormously pleased that his return to Basel has finally worked out.
“The signing was only possible – also financially – because FCB, but above all Xherdan himself, wanted this return at all costs.”
“The fact that a player of his calibre is playing for the Red and Blues in the Super League again is a strong signal to the club, the city of Basel and the region, but also to Swiss football in general.”
“We are convinced that our team will benefit from his experience and class.”
🔵🔴🇨🇭 Xherdan Shaqiri has signed in as new FC Basel player after leaving MLS as free agent. pic.twitter.com/VdS61wvLZx
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 16, 2024
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