MLS: Maurice Edu completes permanent move to Philadelphia Union from Stoke City
Wednesday 14 January 2015 17:13, UK
Maurice Edu has completed a permanent move from Stoke City to Major League Soccer side Philadelphia Union.
The 28-year-old United States international midfielder spent the recent MLS season on loan at Philadelphia, making 31 appearances and scoring three goals before sealing a place in the MLS All-Star team.
The switch to the Union brings an end to his nightmare time with Stoke where he made a single substitute appearance, lasting nine minutes, following a move from Rangers in August 2012.
Union technical director Chris Albright said: "Mo is an extremely important player to our organisation and we're excited that he will be in Philadelphia for the foreseeable future.
"We look forward to him helping lead us toward building a winning team."
A delighted Edu said: "I couldn't be happier to permanently return to Philadelphia and to play in front of our great fans. I believe in this team's future and am excited to be an integral part of that."
