BBC · May 16, 2025
Preston sign Stoke midfielder Thompson
Image caption, Jordan Thompson spent five years at Stoke City after signing from BlackpoolPreston North End have signed Stoke City midfielder Jordan Thompson on a two-year deal, with the option of a third year.
The Northern Ireland international is the Championship club's first signing of the summer transfer window.
Thompson - who has 39 international caps - made 178 appearances in all competitions during a five-year period at Stoke.
Prior to that, he played for Blackpool and Rangers, after being released from Manchester United's academy.
The 28-year-old told the club website:, external "I'm delighted. It's been quite a quick turnaround and I'm just glad it's all done now.