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Kev23
12-07-2011, 12:30 AM
Stoke City have completed the signing of Jonathan Woodgate on a one-year deal.
The former Tottenham central defender was available on a free transfer after his contract at White Hart Lane expired, and Stoke have taken the opportunity to add the former England international on a pay-as-you-play basis, due to concerns about his fitness record.
"The lad is a top class player and it's been well documented that he has had his injury troubles, but we believe that if his fitness is managed properly, he will play games for us," manager Tony Pulis said.
"We know that other Premier League clubs were keen on signing Jonathan, so we are delighted he has chosen us. It's a chance we are taking, but one we were keen to take because of the stature and quality of the player.
"We've effectively taken him on a pay-as-you-play deal which just shows how desperate the lad is to get his career back on the right track."
Other than Spurs, the 31-year-old Woodgate has previously had spells at Middlesbrough, Real Madrid, Newcastle and Leeds United.
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