The winter transfer window, which commenced on January 1st, came to a close on Friday at midnight. One notable transfer that generated significant buzz was Jonathan Pitroipa’s anticipated move to the Premier League. Initially reported by L’Equipe, the Stade Rennes player was set to be loaned with an option to buy to Stoke City on the final day of the transfer window. However, despite nearing an agreement between the two clubs, the last-minute rush of the transfer window prevented the Burkinabé international from donning the colors of the Tigers for the remainder of the season.
As reported by topmercato, the Etalons du Faso striker will continue his tenure at the Breton club, despite apparent mutual interest between the two sides for the transfer of the 27-year-old footballer. Pitroipa, whose contract with Stade Rennes extends until 2015, will have to exercise patience before embarking on a potential new challenge elsewhere.
