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a day ago
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Stoke snap up Sorba Thomas from Huddersfield
Stoke City have made their first permanent signing under new boss Mark Robins, bringing in Wales international Sorba Thomas from Huddersfield Town on a three-year deal. The 25-year-old first joined Huddersfield from non-league Boreham Wood back in January 2021. Advertisement He quickly made a name for himself in the 2021/22 campaign, racking up 12 assists in the Championship and playing a key role in Carlos Corberán's side reaching the play-off final. However, his time in West Yorkshire became more unsettled the following season, with Thomas heading out on loan to Blackburn Rovers after falling out of favour under then-boss Mark Fotheringham. He was loaned out again last season, this time to Ligue 1 side Nantes. The French club reportedly had the option to make the move permanent, but chose not to take it up - paving the way for Stoke to swoop in and seal the deal.
BBC News
a day ago
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Wales winger Thomas signs for Stoke
Stoke City have signed Wales international winger Sorba 26-year-old, who has 17 caps for his country, spent last season on loan at Ligue 1 side Nantes from Huddersfield Town, a deal which included an option to stay in France was marred by an instance of racist abuse on social media, after he had been replaced despite only going on as a substitute in the 80th minute of a match against RC Lens in made 25 appearances for Nantes scoring one goal, against St Etienne, as he helped Les Canaris to a 13th-place finish. He had previously spent five seasons at the John Smith's West Ham United academy product is currently with the Wales squad for their World Cup qualifying games but has agreed a three-year contract at the bet365 sporting director Jon Walters told the club website, external: "To get the deal done early in the window is a real positive. It means he's in the building, can settle quickly and will begin pre-season with us from day one."He's got a strong physical profile, works tirelessly out of possession and technically he brings real quality, especially with his delivery into the box, which is a standout part of his game."[Assistant manager] James Rowberry has worked with him closely in the Wales set-up, so we know exactly what he'll bring on and off the pitch."
Yahoo
27-01-2025
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Gossip: Hull make Thomas 'number one' target
Hull City have made Huddersfield Town winger Sorba Thomas their number one transfer target and the 26-year-old, who is on loan at French Ligue 1 side Nantes, was left out of their squad at the weekend amid ongoing talks. (HullLive) Hull's back-up goalkeeper Timothee Lo-Tutala is wanted by Crawley Town after a move to Wrexham fell through. (The 72) Want more transfer news and rumours from the EFL? Read Monday's gossip column here.
BBC News
27-01-2025
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- BBC News
Gossip: Hull make Thomas 'number one' target
Hull City have made Huddersfield Town winger Sorba Thomas their number one transfer target and the 26-year-old, who is on loan at French Ligue 1 side Nantes, was left out of their squad at the weekend amid ongoing talks. (HullLive), externalHull's back-up goalkeeper Timothee Lo-Tutala is wanted by Crawley Town after a move to Wrexham fell through. (The 72), externalWant more transfer news and rumours from the EFL? Read Monday's gossip column here.
