Tuncay makes Stoke switch

28 August 2009 21:55
Stoke have completed the signing of Middlesbrough forward Tuncay Sanli for £5million. [LNB] The Turkey captain joins former Boro team-mate Robert Huth at the Britannia Stadium after the Germany defender sealed his switch from Teesside on Thursday night. [LNB] "Tuncay is an exciting player with his pace and skill who will certainly get the crowd going," said manager Tony Pulis. [LNB] "He is also a player of international calibre and a leader of his national team." [LNB] Pulis clinched the signing of Huth for £5million on Thursday, although that fee could eventually rise to a club-record £6million. [LNB] "Robert has a great presence about him," added the Stoke boss. [LNB] "He is a big, strong defender and the fact he has played nearly 20 times for Germany is some recommendation in my book. [LNB] "He's one you know you can lean on." [LNB] Stoke are awaiting confirmation from the Football Association and Premier League that the two new signings can play in Saturday's home clash against Sunderland.

Source: Eurosport