Inter Miami have confirmed that Ryan Shawcross has been signed from Stoke on a free transfer.
The 33-year-old, who spent 14 years at Stoke and made over 400 appearances, left Stadium bet365 on Friday before his contract was expected to expire in the summer.
Shawcross moved to cancel his contract early to tie up alongside Phil Neville ahead of the 2021 MLS opener on April 3rd.
“Ryan responds to the DNA Inter Miami because of what happened to him and how long he has been at a club. He will be able to come here and be a leader, not only on the field, but his leadership can be seen with the young players and the players coming through, “said Inter Miami sports director Chris Henderson.
“He has the upper hand physically, his legs are good, his range is passing well and we think he’s going to be a good addition to our backline. Adding another central defender was important to the organization and we want to create competition at all times.
“That’s the goal, to be able to go out every day and the players are fighting for their place. That will help the team as a whole. That’s Phil’s vision for them to compete. “
Shawcross joined the Potters from Manchester United in 2007, in a loan deal that expired in January 2008.
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A selection of the Sky Bet Tournament match between Stoke City and Luton Town
Just a few months later, Stoke were celebrating promotion to the Premier League and Shawcross did not lose much time in establishing himself as a top man as the club had high expectations of maintaining their high status. -they flights.
He was named captain of the club at the start of the 2010/11 season, culminating in leading Stoke out at Wembley in the FA Cup final against Manchester City.
Shawcross has also appeared on the international stage once, appearing for England’s senior team in an international friendly against Sweden in November 2012.