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City midfielder Ibrahim Afellay says he is delighted to have committed
his future to the English Premier League side after signing a new
two-year deal.
Since joining the Potters from Barcelona on a free transfer, the Netherlands international has become a firm fan favorite at the Bet365 Stadium for his committed displays and composure he brings into Mark Hughes' midfield.
However, his future with the English top-flight side came into question over the past few months due to a serious knee ligament injury, which sidelined the former PSV Eindhoven captain for eight months.
Nonetheless, his return to fitness this season saw the 30-year-old back to first-team action over the festive period and he has now featured nine times in the league since then.
"I'm very happy," he told the club's website. "From the first day I came to the Club I felt at home and I'm looking forward to the future and to doing good things with this Club.
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— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) March 2, 2017
"The injury is all in the past now. I think I've showed that I'm back in business and I'm just look forward now, working hard every day and trying to make the best of everything."
