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Preston North End are delighted to confirm Jordan Thompson will join the club from 1st July 2025 on a two-year deal, with the option of an additional year.

The central midfielder arrives at Deepdale following a five-year stint at Stoke City where he made 178 appearances.

Jordan, a 28-year-old Northern Ireland international, becomes the first signing of the summer for North End.

Jordan said: “I’m delighted. It’s been quite a quick turnaround and I’m just glad it’s all done now.

“It’s a massive club and it’s one that I want to be part of.

“I’m looking forward to getting in pre-season, meeting the rest of the boys and the staff properly and getting going.”


The left-footed midfielder began his career with Rangers and joined PNE’s Lancashire rivals Blackpool in 2018, going on to feature 67 times on the Fylde coast.

His performances earned a move to the Potters where he racked up more than 150 appearances in the Sky Bet Championship.

The former Manchester United Academy player also receives regular call-ups to his national team Northern Ireland, with 39 caps to his name.

Manager Paul Heckingbottom said: “I’m really pleased we’ve got our summer business started so early and delighted Jordan’s joined us.

“He’s a player we knew all about anyway from playing in the Championship and we’ve been watching him closely with a view to bringing him in.

“Jordan’s a top professional and a talented footballer who likes to get on the ball and he adds a bit of balance to the midfield too, being left-footed. I’m looking forward to working with him.”