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Official: Shaqiri returns to Basel

Xherdan Shaqiri

After 12 years, the Albanian striker Xherdan Shaqiri has returned to the Swiss team Basel. The news was announced on Friday by the Swiss team. Shaqiri has signed a three-year contract with Basel. 

"It fills me with pride and I am very happy that today I can return to my hometown in Basel. I have been deeply connected to the club and the region since childhood. As a fan and of course also as a player. I finished my football training in Basel and then I was able to start my international career", Shaqiri stated for Basel's official website.

Shaqiri started his football career at Basel in 2007. In 2012, he left Basel to join Bayern Munich. Shaqiri was recently part of Chicago.