Currently, the right-back position doesn't have a guaranteed starter, but The Potters seem to have found the player they need for this role and have already made an offer.
The player in question is Irish defender Peter Kioso, who at 24 has been playing in the EFL Championship with Rotherham and is a talent that Stoke City likes for the right-back position, especially with the departure of Ki-Janna Hoever.
For Stoke City, this opportunity is unique, as the player is at a good age to continue with the team's project under Chris Cohen. Additionally, he is very familiar with England's second division, where his potential can still be further developed to become a great player.
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Kioso's Career in England
His career as a footballer began in the National League, the fifth division of England, with Hartlepool United during the 18/19 season, where he made his debut, playing 39 matches, scoring 1 goal, and providing 1 assist. That season, he made a significant jump to the EFL Championship with Luton Town, where he continued to play for teams in that category or in League One.
His best season came in 21/22, where in League One he played 19 matches with MK Dons, scoring 3 goals and providing 3 assists, having a great competitive year in terms of performance.
His last season with Rotherham was not the most outstanding, as he had a loan spell at the beginning of the season with Peterborough United, where he played 27 matches, scoring 1 goal and providing 1 assist. He then returned to Rotherham, where he played only 12 matches, demonstrating his great ability to remain competitive throughout a season, playing 39 matches in total.
A Positive Addition for Stoke City
Stoke City is interested in this player, and it would be a great signing considering that there is no one currently occupying this position after Hoever's departure. Therefore, the club has made a smart move by showing interest in this player, whose price is around €400,000.
English media report that Stoke City has already made an offer, but there are other teams also interested in Peter Kioso. Time will tell who wins the race for this player.