New signing Bojan drawn by Stoke style of play

Stoke earned a reputation for playing direct football under Tony Pulis, but gradually became more easy on the eye last season following the appointment of Mark Hughes as manager.

And their eagerness to keep the ball on the ground seemingly played a part in attracting Bojan, who rose to prominence as a teenager at Barcelona only to then lose his way somewhat.

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