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Stoke acquire Galbraith for £10m+, Swansea profit.

7/1/2026

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Galbraith to Stoke

Swansea City agreed to sell midfielder Ethan Galbraith to Stoke City for a fee reported to be north of £10 million.
After rejecting a new contract that ran to 2028 with a possible 12-month extension, Galbraith will have a medical in Stoke on Tuesday.
Coach Vitor Matos called his departure a heavy blow, noting Swansea bought him for about £1.5 million last summer, making a substantial profit.

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Galbraith Re-signed

In late April, Swansea met with Galbraith to discuss a new contract, signalling intent to retain him despite outside interest.
Galbraith’s frequent right-back role helped Swansea achieve strong results early in the Championship.
Swansea also upgraded striker Zan Vipotnik’s contract to bolster the squad amid speculation.
Manager Vitor Matos praised Galbraith’s versatility, noting that the right-back shift added points in the first month.

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Galbraith Departs

Swansea said Galbraith’s transfer validates its player-trading model.
Insiders noted that a salary bridge might have kept him, while his camp demanded an unrealistic fee.
With two years left and a 12-month option, Swansea showed no panic over his exit.
Wrexham watched the talks before Stoke City became his top target, making his future a key summer-window issue.

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Galbraith to Stoke

Swansea City agreed to sell midfielder Ethan Galbraith to Stoke City for a fee reported to be north of £10 million.
After rejecting a new contract that ran to 2028 with a possible 12-month extension, Galbraith will have a medical in Stoke on Tuesday.
Coach Vitor Matos called his departure a heavy blow, noting Swansea bought him for about £1.5 million last summer, making a substantial profit.

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