FC Basel plans future with Xherdan Shaqiri. After Shaqiri's departure thoughts, coach Stephan Lichtsteiner made a clear statement. The FCB head coach will continue to rely on the FCB captain, but only if he can maintain his performance at the highest level. "I'm glad that Xherdan Shaqiri is staying with us for another year," Lichtsteiner said. "He's an important player for us and I'm sure he'll continue to help us achieve our goals." Shaqiri had announced a few days ago that he would not leave the club. The Swiss striker was an important part of the FCB team in the 2022/23 season and contributed significantly to the team's success with his goals and assists. Now Lichtsteiner wants Shaqiri to maintain his performance at the highest level to make the FCB successful again. "I'm sure Xherdan Shaqiri will continue to help us achieve our goals," Lichtsteiner said. "He's an important player for us and I'm glad he's staying with us for another year."