The promising teenage sensation has completed his transfer switch to the English second tier outfit from the elite division giants on transfer deadline day in an undisclosed fee
English Championship side Stoke City have announced the signing of Ghanaian teenager Ato Ampah from Premier League heavyweights Chelsea in a three-and-a-half year contract.
The talented budding winger is linking up with the Potters after leaving his boyhood club where he rose through their academy ranks, with an eight-year spell with the Stamford Bridge outfit finally brought to a close in this January window.
A statement confirming his capturing by the bet365 Stadium campaigners reads: ''Stoke City have completed the signing of England under-20 international winger Ato Ampah from Chelsea for an undisclosed fee.The 19-year-old, who has penned a three-and-a-half year contract in the Potteries, has been with the Premier League side since the age of 11 and made his first team debut in last season’s UEFA Conference League.In 41 starts across the Blues’ under-18, UEFA Youth League and under-21 sides, Ampah has scored 19 goals and provided 18 assists.''
The Ghana-prospect teenager said of his transfer move to the former Premier League side to their club's official website: ''l am very excited about this new chapter in my career. I know the Manager and coaching staff here have a reputation for developing young players and that was a big factor in my decision. I am hungry, determined and excited to express myself in front of Stoke City’s supporters.”
Sporting director Jonathan Walters added: ''Ato is a player we have watched extensively and, when the opportunity arose to bring him in this month, we acted swiftly. He has a really strong mentality and, as a fast, dynamic winger, he is the type of player who can get you off your seat. He fits the profile of player we want in wide areas for Stoke City. At 19, he has significant development ahead of him, and we believe he will only continue to progress within our first team.”
Having been born in Ghana and raised in England, Ampah remains fit to switch nationality allegiance by playing for Ghana on the international stage despite playing for the England U18 & U20 national youth teams.
