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Football rumour: Stoke in Boenisch talks

Sebastian Boenisch
Polish defender Sebastian Boenisch is out of contract at Werder Bremen. Credit: PA

Stoke City are set to sign Poland international defender Sebastian Boenisch, who has left Werder Bremen following the expiry of his contract.

The Mirror reports that the Potters have beaten off opposition from West Ham for the 25-year-old.

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Polish skipper gutted after defeat

Poland captain Jakub Blaszczykowski admitted it was a shame that the host nation had been eliminated at the group stage, but said that the experience of a major tournament would stand his side in good stead for the future.

The positive thing is that we fought to keep things even in all three matches. It was a great tournament, just a shame that we have gone out so early. In the first half we had several great opportunities which we couldn't put away. After the break we knew that we had to attack more. But the Czechs played on the counter and caught us out with one of them. It's very important that we take away big tournament experience.

– Polish captain Jakub Blaszczykowski
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