Stoke sign midfielder Soumare from SC Braga

Djibril Soumare spent the 2025-26 season in the Championship with Sheffield United [Getty Images]Stoke City have made their first new signing of the summer after completing a deal for SC Braga midfielder Djibril Soumare for an undisclosed fee.The 23-year-old has agreed a three-year contract and will officially become a Potters player on 1 July.Senegal-born Soumare joined the Portuguese top-flight side in 2023, making two appearances, but has spent the bulk of his first-team experience on loan, i