For The Potters, it was crucial to strengthen the team in the defensive area, which had clearly been one of the most affected positions in previous seasons. Therefore, the arrival of this 31-year-old central defender is confirmed to reinforce Stoke City for the 2024/2025 season.
Ben Gibson is the new player for Stoke City FC
Ben Gibson is the new signing for Stoke City, who will sign until June 2027 to represent The Potters. The footballer has had a significant career in England, with his most notable achievement being the promotion to the Premier League with Middlesbrough in the 2015/2016 season.
Proud to be a Potter.
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) June 7, 2024
Welcome to Stoke City, Ben Gibson. pic.twitter.com/XKDRBlNTvb
At 31, Gibson arrives to compete once again for a promotion to the Premier League, this time wearing the Stoke City jersey. In his last season, he played for Norwich City, where he had a quite positive season in the EFL Championship.
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For Ben Gibson, signing a contract with Stoke City is a source of pride, as the history of The Potters was a major attraction for him, especially to compete for promotion in the upcoming season.
"Stoke City is a fantastic club with a lot of history, great stature, and I'm really looking forward to getting to work. I have played here, the atmosphere is fantastic, and the fan base speaks for itself. I want to be part of a team that brings the good times back to Stoke. There are some brilliant players here, and now it's about creating that unity and togetherness to find the camaraderie that will guide us towards achieving something great."Ben Gibson
These were Ben Gibson's statements after making his signing official at the Bet365 Stadium. The search for unity within the club is fundamental to working towards the most important goal Stoke City desires.