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Congratulations to Viktor Johansson, who has a message for Stoke City supporters after being crowned player of the year..
Viktor Johansson has been named Stoke City player of the season.
The 26-year-old goalkeeper, who signed from Rotherham United last May, is understood to be the runaway winner of the supporters’ vote for the club’s official award.
He has kept 14 clean sheets so far, with two matches remaining to secure the Potters’ place in the Championship, including this evening’s final home match of term against Sheffield United (8pm).
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Johansson has also risen to become Sweden number one over the last few months, playing in seven of their eight international fixtures in 2024/25.
But in his message to fans after receiving the award, he said his thank yous before focusing on the work still to do.
“I just wanted to thank all of you supporters for voting me the player of the season,” he said. “I want to thank all the coaching staff, all the players and especially the goalkeeping group for working so closely with me and making me a better goalkeeper.
“We’ve got another massive game against Sheffield United so I can’t wait to see you there.”
Stoke City goalkeeper Viktor Johansson said his ‘head and heart’ are with the Potters after being asked where his future lies.
Johansson, 26, has been a key player for the Potters and has helped them survive in the Championship. He has made 49 appearances in all competitions, 46 of which have come in the league, and he has kept 15 clean sheets.
When asked whether he would still be with the Staffordshire outfit in the next campaign, he said, as per a report by BBC Sport: “I signed for Stoke, so this is where my head and heart are at the moment.”
Regarding their safety, he said: “It’s been a disappointing season because our goal was completely different. It’s not a celebration; it’s more of a massive relief. We had different plans for this season and how it was going to go, but then it changed.
“But to be fair to the boys and the fans, we stuck with it and made sure we stayed up, and then next season we can go again. We can’t wait to go again.”
Stoke City latest regarding Viktor Johansson
Stoke City will want to keep hold of Johansson for as long as possible. Aftonbladet claimed in March that the SCFC star was wanted by AFC Bournemouth and Como.
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The Potters snapped up the stopper back in May last year. He has since established himself as one of their best players and is one of the most talented ‘keepers outside the Premier League.
SCFC – Stoke City boss Mark Robins
Image courtesy of: ANDREW BOYERS/REUTERS.
Johansson joined Aston Villa as a youngster from Hammarby in 2015. He joined Leicester City three years later.
He never played for the Foxes’ first-team though and later switched to Rotherham United. The Sweden international, who has eight caps under his belt, went on to play 144 games for the Millers.
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