After only finding out about his transfer to Stoke City via text message, Joe Allen says he is happy to join Mark Hughes' ambitious side.
Stoke City's Joe Allen confessed he received texts from friends, congratulating him on his off-season transfer from Liverpool, before he even found out about the move.
After playing a key role in Wales' memorable run to the Euro 2016 semi-finals, Allen was on holiday in Ibiza when he found out he was being sold to Stoke.
The normally reserved midfielder admitted his dissatisfaction with how the transfer was handled, but is ultimately happy with his current situation.