By More club news: Stoke have appointed Arsenal Under-21s head coach Max Porter as assistant to Mark Robins.
Stoke sporting director Jonathan Walters: “Max arrives from one of the most elite and successful environments in the country, and we’re delighted to welcome him to Stoke City.
“He has built a reputation as one of the brightest young coaches in the game and has played an important role in the development of a number of exceptional young players during his time at Arsenal.
“What stood out to us was Max’s drive, energy and ambition. He is constantly looking to improve, challenge and develop those around him, and we believe he will be a tremendous addition to our environment.
“As we continue to strengthen and add quality to our backroom staff, Max is another important appointment for the club, and we’re excited to see the impact he can make as we prepare for the season ahead.”
Arsenal’s head of sports medicine Dr Zafar Iqbal departed the club on Monday.
Originally published on www.theguardian.com — View original