The Potters have opened up their rtanfer deadline day deals with the signature of Salif Diao.
Diao, 33, has returned to the Potters after falling out of contract during this summer and his as soigend a two year player/ambassador contract.
The ex-Liverpool midfielder is now technically in his fourth spell with the Potters and as well as being a member of Tony Pulis' squad Diao will be looking to spread the Stoke City name through France and Africa, using his contacts and reputation to promote the Potters name and brand.