Wales International Sorba Thomas Joins Stoke City from Huddersfield

Stoke City has signed Wales international Sorba Thomas from Huddersfield Town on a three-year deal, marking the first permanent signing under new manager Mark Robins. Thomas, 26, has a track record of strong performances, including 29 assists and 7 goals in 112 Championship appearances, and played a key role in Wales' national team since his debut in 2021. After joining Huddersfield from non-league Boreham Wood in 2021, Thomas was loaned out to Blackburn Rovers and Ligue 1 club Nantes, where he made 25 appearances and scored once. Despite an unsettled time at Huddersfield and an incident of racist abuse while at Nantes, Thomas is praised for his athleticism, technical ability, and delivery, especially his set pieces. Stoke's sporting director Jon Walters highlighted Thomas's strong physical profile and work ethic, noting that assistant manager James Rowberry's experience with him in the Wales setup ensures he will be a valuable addition on and off the pitch. The transfer fee was undisclosed, but the club emphasized their belief in Thomas's potential to continue developing at Stoke City.