Glen Johnson to Stoke City: Latest Transfer Details, Comments and Reaction

Glen Johnson officially made the switch to Stoke City on a free transfer from Liverpool on Sunday, as he put pen to paper on a two-year deal at the Britannia Stadium. Squawka Football revealed the news:

The England international spent six years at Anfield after a big-money switch from Portsmouth, establishing himself as the club’s first-choice right-back for many seasons.

Chances were few and far between for Johnson in the 2014/15 campaign, though, and after Liverpool decided not to renew his deal, Stoke came calling.

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The 30-year-old will now join up with manager Mark Hughes and his new team-mates in Singapore ahead of next week’s Barclays Asia Trophy, and Hughes told the club’s official website that he’s delighted with the Potters’ latest recruit:

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Glen will be a fantastic addition to our squad. He commanded a huge transfer fee when he left Portsmouth for Liverpool but dealt with the pressure that comes with that. He’s a talented defender who also chips in with goals—as we discovered last season when he scored the winner against us at Anfield—and having spoken to him I know how much he’s looking forward to being a Stoke player.

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Johnson becomes the sixth signing of the summer for Stoke, who are looking to build on their impressive ninth-place finish in the Premier League last time around.

The Englishman will compete with Geoff Cameron for a slot at right-back, with the hope that regular football will bring him back into the international frame.