Championship

AFOBE WAS KEY TO STOKE SWITCH – BATTH

by
The LeaguePaper Team
3 February 2019

CHAMPIONSHIP
By Chloe Radford

DELIGHTED: Danny Batth

DANNY Batth revealed Benik Afobe played a key role in convincing him his future lay at Stoke City.
The 28-year-old central defender cut short a loan spell at Middlesbrough to join the Potters on a permanent deal from Premier League side Wolves.
Batth is Nathan Jones’ first signing since taking charge at the Bet365 Stadium, signing a threeand- a-half year contract for an undisclosed fee.
He played with Afobe at Wolves and was in touch with the Stoke striker before deciding on the move.
“I managed to get a few minutes with Be...

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