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 ...