JUST IN: Stoke City are ready to sell ‘out of favour’ player as he’s set to depart the club this summer having been put up for sale, according to Stoke on Trent Live.
Stoke City have a big summer ahead, with manager Mark Robins looking to rebuild his side. Part of this rebuild will see a number of players depart SCFC to make way for new signings.
The Potters confirmed their place in the Championship on the final day of the season. They played out a 0-0 draw with Derby County, which saw both sides stay out of the relegation zone at the expense of Luton Town.
Now, as they prepare for a busy summer, Stoke on Trent Live report that 26-year-old winger Andre Vidigal see a move away from the Bet365 Stadium sanctioned this summer after two years at the club.
The Stoke City man struggled for minutes this campaign, only making 12 appearances, with only one of these coming under new boss Robins.
The Angolan signed for the club from Portuguese side Maritimo in 2023 and since then, he has struggled
The future for Vidigal
As his time at Stoke City looks to be coming to an end, Vidigal will look to rebuild his career elsewhere, with consistent game time a must for the winger.
Vidigal made a bright start to his career at SCFC, scoring twice on his debut against Rotherham United and also getting winning goals against West Brom and Watford within his first month.
However, he was unable to continue this form and gradually drifted out of the team, featuring only from the bench at the end of his first season at the club. This would continue into the 2024/25 campaign, where Vidigal only played 95 minutes in the league across the whole season.
The rebuild at Stoke City
Robins is looking to make his mark in his first summer at the club, with Vidigal being just one of a list of players who could be departing Stoke City.
Ryan Mmaee and Niall Ennis have both been put up for sale after both being out on loan throughout the campaign, with their futures looking to be away from the club.
There are also players who are departing the club following the expiration of their contracts this summer. Lynden Gooch, Jordan Thompson, Michael Rose and Enda Stevens will not be signing new deals and will make way.
These departures will allow Robins to put his mark on the SCFC team as he aims to progress his side up the table and avoid another relegation battle.