FC Basel is in the spotlight as Xherdan Shaqiri puts pressure on the club's management and keeps his future open. The 34-year-old forward returned to his youth club in the summer of 2024 and immediately celebrated winning the double. However, two years after his return, Shaqiri is uncertain about his future. He emphasizes that a transfer is not his goal, but it could still happen. During a media round at the start of training, he stated: "It could be that I leave FC Basel in this transfer window."

Shaqiri highlights the importance of the squad composition for the upcoming season. He says: "I will pay attention to how the team is shaped." This shows that he is interested in how the team will develop. In the past season, neither FC Basel nor Shaqiri could match the performances of the previous double-winning season. "I try to get the best out of myself. I also need to perform – and for that, I need my teammates," he explains.

His clear message to the club's management indicates that he has high expectations. Despite the uncertainties, Shaqiri remains optimistic: "I am very calm at the moment. I am very happy at FC Basel and still have one year left on my contract here." The coming weeks will be crucial to see how the situation develops for the talented player and the club.