Scouts were so thrilled with Stoke City’s latest addition that they believed the deal was off.
By signing left-back Eric Bocat to a four-year contract, Stoke City believes they’ve pulled off a coup.
Stoke City scouts were so delighted with Eric Bocat that they doubted they would be able to sign him this summer.
24-year-old left-back Bocat left Sint-Truidense VV for Stoke for an unknown amount, thought to be somewhat more than £1 million. Mama Sidibe, a recruitment expert and Stoke hero with extensive experience in Belgian and French football, kept a careful eye on the player.
Trabzonspor wanted him in January, and he was also connected to Leicester City as they ran for promotion to the Premier League. However, Stoke were able to close a deal, and Bocat signed a four-year contract.
“Mama went out to watch him a couple of times live and when he went he didn’t think we’d be able to sign him,” stated Steven Schumacher. He anticipated rising higher. That demonstrates how successful our efforts to bring him here have been
He has a great grasp of the game, and I was able to sit down with him and go over our goals strategically.
“Hopefully, he’s a thrilling addition who can perform well right away and develop into a truly elite player.”
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