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What happened to the six players who left Stoke City in the summer

A busy summer transfer window at Stoke City saw half a dozen senior players make a permanent exit…

Published: Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 3:50 PM
What happened to the six players who left Stoke City in the summer
Key Things to Know
  • Six players who left Stoke City during the summer transfer window have progressed with varying fortunes at new clubs.
  • Sorba Thomas completed an £8m move to Premier League side Hull City but was recently omitted from the matchday squad.
  • Former captain Lewis Baker has scored three goals in three starts after joining Turkish club Bursaspor.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Sentinel reviewed the careers of six players who departed Stoke City following a summer midfield overhaul. Former captain Lewis Baker has scored three goals in his last three starts for Turkish second-tier side Bursaspor. Meanwhile, winger Sorba Thomas joined Premier League club Hull City for an initial £8 million fee but has recently struggled for game time under manager Sergej Jakirovic.

Midfielder Tatsuki Seko returned to the J-League, inspiring a five-match winning streak. A 37-year-old World Cup winner has made two league starts for French second-tier team Dunkerque, another former Stoke player signed with League One side Notts County, and a 23-year-old winger moved to Norwegian club Start.

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