Former France youth international Giannelli Imbula says he is thankful after being included in DR Congo’s 32-man provisional squad for next month’s Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
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He scored in only his second game for Stoke in the 3-1 win against Bournemouth in February last year but the former France U21 player failed to make the impact Mark Hughes had hoped for and he fell down the pecking order when Darren Fletcher arrived on a free transfer from West Brom.
It was also gathered that the Blues manager, Jose Mourinho, is expected to allow Mikel to leave the club, which could pave the way for Imbula’s arrival.