Stoke sign ex-Barca midfielder Afellay
There is visible delight and optimism around the Britannia for the upcoming season with the club making all the right signings with the latest to be is the former Barcelona man Afellay.
The 29-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the Barclays Premier League club and will link up with his new team-mates in France.
The club said on their Twitter feed: "#SCFC are delighted to announce the signing of Dutch international winger Ibrahim Afellay."
He becomes Stoke's eighth close-season signing following the arrivals of Philipp Wollscheid, Jakob Haugaard, Joselu, Van Ginkel, Glen Johnson, Shay Given and Moha.
Potters chief executive Tony Scholes told his club's official website: "It's no secret that Ibrahim was wanted by a number of clubs and we are understandably delighted that he has chosen to join us.
"He's clearly excited about the prospect of playing in the Premier League and the fact that he knows so many players who are already at the club will no doubt help him settle into his new surroundings."