PSV Eindhoven Sign Promising Midfielder Sol Sidibe From Stoke City

PSV Eindhoven have signed 18-year-old midfielder Sol Sidibe from Stoke City. He has a contract until June 2029, adding a talented young player to their team after his medical.

SOL SIDIBE JOINS PSV ON LONG-TERM DEAL

Sol Sidibe has left Stoke City and signed with PSV Eindhoven. His contract lasts until 2029. The transfer fee is about €2.5 million, but some say it could be up to €5 million. Sidibe played in 12 games for Stoke City last season in the English Championship as part of his development from youth player to first-team contender. He has also played 11 times for England’s Under-18 team. Sidibe turned down offers from Premier League clubs because he believes in PSV’s future plans. He is the seventh new player PSV have signed this transfer window, joining others like Ruben van Bommel and Nick Olij. Reports confirm that he is viewed as a key addition to their squad.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR PSV AND STOKE CITY

PSV Eindhoven are aiming to keep their Eredivisie title after a strong season last year, where they finished as champions. Signing Sidibe adds depth and youth to their midfield as they face matches in both domestic and Champions League games. Sidibe will start with Jong PSV but might soon play for the first team. For Stoke City, who finished mid-table in the EFL Championship last season, losing Sidibe is a setback. However, as per recent reports, the transfer fee could help them build a stronger squad as they attempt to compete for promotion this year.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR SIDIBE AND THE CLUBS?

PSV Eindhoven’s first league game of the new season is against Sparta Rotterdam, who finished 8th last year, while PSV remain at the top as reigning champions. Stoke City begin their new Championship campaign against Preston North End, aiming to improve from last season’s 13th-place finish. Sidibe’s progress in the Eredivisie will be closely watched, and PSV hope his arrival will help them stay ahead of rivals like Feyenoord and AZ Alkmaar. Stoke, meanwhile, must find a replacement for their talented young midfielder as they aim for a strong start to the new season.