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Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam admits he could leave club in search of more playing time after frustrating season: 'I want to stay but I want to be playing'

Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam would be happy to extend his five-year stay at the Premier League club as long as he gets regular first-team playing time.

The 31-year-old's contract is due to expire next summer and he has endured a frustrating start to this campaign.

The Scot has been forced to watch on from the bench for eight Premier League games but did make a two-minute cameo in last Saturday's 1-0 win against Watford.

Charlie Adam insists more playing time will be a crucial factor in whether he signs a new contract at Stoke
Charlie Adam insists more playing time will be a crucial factor in whether he signs a new contract at Stoke; he has been forced to watch on from the bench for much of the season
Adam has been forced to watch on from the bench for eight of his side's 10 Premier League games

Adam has been largely consigned to League Cup duty, playing in both the club's second and third round ties earlier this season.