Tomáš Rigo, a midfielder from Baník Ostrava, has signed with English second-tier club Stoke City. The transfer was finalized on Saturday. Rigo, who is 23 years old and from Poprad, spent two years at Ostrava, becoming a key player under coach Pavel Hapal. His performances at the Under-21 Euro and advancement to the Slovak national team increased his desirability, making it challenging for Baník to retain him against strong interest from England. Stoke's ambition to return to the Premier League was also a significant draw for him.

Stoke City has made an official offer of 3 million Euros to Banik Ostrava for 22-year-old Slovakian midfielder Tomas Rigo. The player is considered a promising talent in Slovak football, and his move was recommended by Marek Hamsik. His contract with the Czech club runs until the end of 2028, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €4.00m. Several other clubs have also been linked with the player, including Trabzonspor, Sevilla, and Ajax. The player is reportedly keen on moving to England as he sees potential for regular playtime in the Championship.