Belgian top-flight club St Truiden has sold defender Eric Bocat to Stoke City for an undisclosed fee. The 24-year-old Frenchman has signed a four-year contract with the club and joins Norwich City defender Ben Gibson and Rotherham United goalkeeper Viktor Johansson as new additions to the team.
Sporting director Jon Walters praised Bocat’s versatility, athleticism, and exciting playing style, noting that these attributes will serve him well in the Championship and beyond. Bocat is known for his ability to adapt to different positions on the field, making him a valuable asset for the team.
Speaking about his move to Stoke City, Bocat expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunity. He highlighted his offensive prowess, speed, and dribbling skills as key strengths, but emphasized that his defensive abilities as a left-back have also improved significantly over the past few years in Belgium. Bocat is looking forward to contributing to the team and embracing this new chapter in his career.
