OFFICIAL: Martina joins Stoke on season-long loan

Stoke have completed the signing of defender Cuco Martina from Everton on a season-long loan deal, subject to EFL and FA approval. 

 

August 17, 2018

Stoke manager Gary Rowett told 'Sky Sports News': "Cuco adds size, strength and power to our back-line and he has shown in the Premier League that he can play in a variety of positions."

The 28-year-old, who is predominantly a right-back, was signed under former manager Ronald Koeman as cover after Seamus Coleman broke his leg last year.

Coleman returned in January but Martina, who also worked under Koeman at Southampton, continued to get games at left-back and ended the season with 28 appearances in total.

The Toffees signed left-back Lucas Digne in an £18m deal from Barcelona this summer to compete with Leighton Baines, allowing Martina to make the temporary switch to Stoke.