The protracted move of Babou Ndiaye to Stoke City has finally been completed.

The Senegalese joins from Galatasaray in a worth €16million.

He has signed a four-and-a-half year deal.

Chief Executive Tony Scholes said: "Badou was a player in great demand but from talking to him it's clear he always wanted to play in the Premier League and we are delighted he has chosen to fulfil that ambition with Stoke City.

"We are delighted with the business we have done over the course of this transfer window. All three players we have signed have real pedigree, have played senior international football and will really enhance the options Paul Lambert has within his squad."