Stoke City have signed midfielder Steve Sidwell on
a free transfer following his release by relegated
Fulham.
The 31-year-old, Fulham's top scorer in 2013-14, will
join the Potters on a two-year deal on 1 July.
"Steve was much in demand and we are delighted to
have won the race to secure his signature," said Stoke
chief executive Tony Scholes.
The former Chelsea player is the club's second signing
of the summer following the capture of Phil Bardsley.
They are "hopeful" of landing ex-Manchester United
striker Mame Biram Diouf from Hannover 96 as Mark
Hughes seeks to strengthen a squad that achieved the
club's record Premier League points tally last season.
Hughes signed Sidwell, who has made more than 180
appearances in the Premier League, while working as
Fulham manager in 2011.
The former Arsenal trainee played in all 38 of the
Cottagers' top-flight fixtures in 2013-14, scoring seven
goals.
"Like Phil Bardsley, Steve brings great experience to our
squad and I'm sure he will prove to be an excellent
addition to our squad," said Scholes.
Sidwell, who has also played for Reading and Aston
Villa, wrote on Twitter he was "saddened" his time at
Craven Cottage had ended.
We at SportGenio wish Steve Goodluck !
a free transfer following his release by relegated
Fulham.
The 31-year-old, Fulham's top scorer in 2013-14, will
join the Potters on a two-year deal on 1 July.
"Steve was much in demand and we are delighted to
have won the race to secure his signature," said Stoke
chief executive Tony Scholes.
The former Chelsea player is the club's second signing
of the summer following the capture of Phil Bardsley.
They are "hopeful" of landing ex-Manchester United
striker Mame Biram Diouf from Hannover 96 as Mark
Hughes seeks to strengthen a squad that achieved the
club's record Premier League points tally last season.
Hughes signed Sidwell, who has made more than 180
appearances in the Premier League, while working as
Fulham manager in 2011.
The former Arsenal trainee played in all 38 of the
Cottagers' top-flight fixtures in 2013-14, scoring seven
goals.
"Like Phil Bardsley, Steve brings great experience to our
squad and I'm sure he will prove to be an excellent
addition to our squad," said Scholes.
Sidwell, who has also played for Reading and Aston
Villa, wrote on Twitter he was "saddened" his time at
Craven Cottage had ended.
We at SportGenio wish Steve Goodluck !
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