Aaron Cresswell Joins Stoke City After 11 Years at West Ham

Aaron Cresswell, the 35-year-old left-back, has signed a one-year deal with Stoke City after his contract with West Ham expired, marking a significant signing for the Championship club. Cresswell, who spent 11 years at West Ham with 369 appearances and was part of their UEFA Conference League-winning team in 2023, brings extensive Premier League experience and leadership to Stoke. Stoke's sporting director praised his professionalism, career longevity, and consistent performance level, highlighting nearly 600 career appearances. Meanwhile, Charlie Cresswell, a 22-year-old centre-back currently at Toulouse, is expected to leave the French club this summer amid interest from Premier League and Serie A clubs. After a strong season helping Toulouse and England U21s to success, Charlie Cresswell has attracted transfer talks, with Toulouse open to offers reportedly around €14.5 million. Both Cresswells are notable footballers at different stages of their careers, with Aaron moving to Stoke for a fresh challenge and Charlie likely to make a next step in his career.