Just In: Turnaround on Transfer Deadline Day: Stoke City Recovers the Player from Loan
As the transfer deadline draws near, Ryan Mmaee is expected to return to Stoke City earlier than expected in a shocking turn of events.
After suffering a regrettable quad injury during his first training session in August, the 27-year-old striker has yet to play for Rapid Vienna and is now facing yet another setback. Following his recuperation from his first injury, Mmaee missed an expected four to six weeks due to a hamstring strain sustained during a recent friendly over the winter break.
In terms of forward injuries, this season has been especially cruel for Rapid; none have been more severe than Guido Burgstaller’s fractured skull from an attack in Vienna last December. Rapid is hoping that Mmaee would help bridge the huge gap.
instead compelled to think of other options and has contacted Stoke about his return, a step that requires consent from all three parties. Rapid is willing to shoulder the financial burden given the situation, even though they are willing to pay the majority of Mmaee’s wages.It appeared a few days ago that Mmaee’s tenure at Stoke would have come to an end as a result of these recent events. However, the player is back in the fold—figuratively rising from the ashes—with a chance to show off his ability in the Championship after having little opportunities under several managers during his first season.
Given the circumstances, Mark Robins, the new manager of Stoke, has the opportunity to assess a striker who has a contract that expires in 2026.
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