Stoke City Sign Steve Sidwell

Stoke City have signed Steve Sidwell, following the midfielder’s release from Fulham FC.

The 31-year-old ex-Arsenal youth player have signed a two-year deal with the Porters.

He becomes the Premier League club’s second signing of the summer following the recruitment of Phil Bardsley.

Steve Sidwell Applauds Fulham Fans After A League Game in the 2013/14 Season. AP.
Steve Sidwell Applauds Fulham Fans After A League Game in the 2013/14 Season. AP.

Steve was much in demand and we are delighted to have won the race to secure his signature,” said Stoke’s chief executive Tony Scholes.

Sidwell was signed by Mark Hughes- then at the helm of the Craven Cottage club- in 2011, from Aston Villa.

He played in all 38 of Stoke’s league matches in the 2013/14 season, scoring seven goals.

Sidwell has also played for Chelsea and reading.