Stoke City have signed striker Milan Smit from Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles on loan until the end of the season, with an obligation to buy in the summer. The 22-year-old has scored 9 times in 41 Eredivisie appearances since joining from Dutch side Cambuur in 2024. Smit helped Go Ahead lift the KNVB Cup for the first time in their history and qualify for this season's Uefa Europa League, where he scored three times in six matches. Smit told the club website., externalStoke, who sit 10th in the Championship, are dealing with a string of injuries. Smit becomes their second loan signing of the season following the arrival of goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu from Southampton, who was injured on his debut.

Source: BBC January 25, 2026 17:29 UTC