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Arsenal defender Harry Clarke joins Stoke City on season-long loan deal as the 21-year-old terminates his previous contract at Hibernian

Stoke City have signed Arsenal defender Harry Clarke with the 21-year-old joining Michael O'Neill's side on a season-long loan deal.

The academy graduate experienced senior football for the first time last season, enjoying spells at both Ross County and Hibernian.

The defender was set to continue at Hibs next season but terminated his deal at the club in pursuit of playing Championship football at Stoke City.

Harry Clarke, 21, will now undergo a fourth loan move away from Arsenal as he joins Stoke

Clarke will now undergo his fourth loan move away from Arsenal after making 25 appearances in Scotland last season.

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has deemed Clarke surplus to requirements for the upcoming Premier League campaign with the defender still waiting to make his first-team debut for the club.