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‘The reality’ – Swansea CEO opens up on sale of Ethan Galbraith to Stoke City

Stoke City were quick to move when Ethan Galbraith became available for a summer sale at Swansea…

By Peter Smith · Stoke-on-Trent Live

Published: Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 6:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Swansea CEO Tom Gorringe explained the club agreed to sell Ethan Galbraith because the financial valuation made sense.
Midfielder Ethan Galbraith joined Stoke City on a permanent deal for an understood initial £8 million fee.
Swansea initially expected to sell Zan Vipotnik, but expected market interest for the striker did not materialize.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Swansea City CEO Tom Gorringe addressed the sale of midfielder Ethan Galbraith to Stoke City, explaining that the club had to balance financial numbers before the end of the accounting period. While Swansea originally anticipated selling star striker Zan Vipotnik, interest failed to meet their valuation, prompting Galbraith's permanent departure to Stoke for an understood initial fee of £8 million.

Following the transfer, Swansea utilized new financial flexibility to sign ten players and currently sit sixth in the Championship table. Galbraith has excelled since joining Stoke, establishing himself as a key midfield starter while Stoke competes near the top of the division.

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