20-02-2025, 09:58
Goalkeeper Tommy Simkin has agreed a new contract to stay with Stoke until the summer of 2028.
The 20-year-old has been on loan at hometown club Walsall this season, featuring in all but one of the Saddlers' League Two fixtures.
He had previous loan stints with AFC Fylde, Solihull Moors and Forest Green Rovers and has also won six England caps at Under-20 level.
"I love being a Stoke City player and my family love me being a part of the club," said Simkin. "My aim is to be Stoke City's number one in the future.
"I have played consistently this season at Walsall which has given me consistency in my game. Every game I play on loan gives me more experience and takes me closer to that goal.
"In the immediate future, I am focused on playing well and helping Walsall to hopefully achieve promotion."
Simkin has made one Championship appearance to date for the Potters, against Sheffield Wednesday in December 2023.
The 20-year-old has been on loan at hometown club Walsall this season, featuring in all but one of the Saddlers' League Two fixtures.
He had previous loan stints with AFC Fylde, Solihull Moors and Forest Green Rovers and has also won six England caps at Under-20 level.
"I love being a Stoke City player and my family love me being a part of the club," said Simkin. "My aim is to be Stoke City's number one in the future.
"I have played consistently this season at Walsall which has given me consistency in my game. Every game I play on loan gives me more experience and takes me closer to that goal.
"In the immediate future, I am focused on playing well and helping Walsall to hopefully achieve promotion."
Simkin has made one Championship appearance to date for the Potters, against Sheffield Wednesday in December 2023.
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