'We are delighted to sign Rak-Sakyi' – Stoke City Sporting Director

Stoke City sporting director Jonathan Walters has expressed his delight after the club secured the loan signing of Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.

The 23-year-old forward, who will wear the number 21 shirt for the Potters, arrives to bolster manager Mark Robins's attacking options. Rak-Sakyi brings valuable Championship experience, having scored seven goals in 22 starts during a loan spell with Sheffield United last season, helping them reach the play-off final.

In a statement welcoming the player, Walters highlighted Rak-Sakyi's qualities and the club's long-standing interest. "Having identified Jesurun as a target prior to the January transfer window, we are now delighted to make him a Stoke City player for the season's final third," Walters said.

"He has provided goals and assists throughout his career to date, including in last season's Championship for Sheffield United, when he was a standout forward player."

The sporting director also believes the player's style will quickly endear him to the supporters.

"The way he plays the game is exciting and direct, so I'm sure our supporters will quickly take to him and make him feel completely at home," Walters added.

Rak-Sakyi, a former England U21 international, started the current campaign on loan at Turkish Süper Lig side Çaykur Rizespor, where he scored four goals in 11 appearances. He now joins Stoke City's push for the remainder of the Championship season, adding a proven goal threat and creative spark from the wing.