The talented budding star has completed his switch to the English second-tier side and will be spending time with the reserve side in the upcoming season
English-born Ghanaian teenager Francis Gyimah has joined EFL championship side Stoke City after being released by Liverpool this summer, the club have confirmed.
The 17-year-old together with his new other three team-mates were captured by the bet365 Stadium outfit and all will be with the U23 team ranks for the Premier League 2 contest next season.
"Stoke City Under-21s have added four new players to their squad ahead of the 24/25 campaign," an excerpt of a statement confirming the signing of the youngsters read.
"Goalkeeper Noah Cooper, defender Francis Gyimah and attacking duo Kieron Willox and Chinonso Chibueze have all signed professional terms in ST4."
Academy Director Gareth Owen talks about the 17-year-old teenager after securing his signature following his successful trials over the past days via their club's communications network; "Francis spent the latter part of the season with us following an agreement with Liverpool."
"He’s an athletic left-back, who comes highly recommended from with an enormous amount of potential."
"Left-backs with his physical output who can defend and attack are in short supply in professional football, so we are delighted he has joined us."
Given his Ghanaian parentage, the left-back could be a sure bet for Ghana at the international level in the near future.
