Stoke City sign Victor Moses on season-long loan deal from Chelsea

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Published: 07:09 EST, 16 August 2014 | Updated: 08:33 EST, 16 August 2014

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Chelsea winger Victor Moses has joined Stoke City on a season-long loan deal as Jose Mourinho trims his squad ahead of the new season.

Moses looked set to be part of the Portuguese boss' squad due to his homegrown status - but instead he will play under Mark Hughes at the Britannia Stadium.

The Nigerian spent last season on loan at Liverpool but struggled for game time in Brendan Rodgers' title-chasing side.

VIDEO Scroll down to watch Luke Shaw: Moses is toughest player I've played against

Big move: Victor Moses poses with his new No 13 shirt at the Britannia Stadium after completing his move

Loan: Moses is heading to Stoke City on a season-long deal and will play under Mark Hughes

New venue: Moses played at the World Cup with Nigeria but will spend the coming season at The Britannia

Stoke Chief Executive Tony Scholes said: 'We are delighted to have secured the services of such an exciting young talent in Victor.

'He will certainly add to our attacking options and from talking to him it's obvious that he's really excited about the prospect of making an impact in the Premier League with Stoke City.'

Mourinho brought Moses on as a substitute during Chelsea's pre season win over Hungarian outfit Ferencvaros but he was an unused substitute in their next game against Real Sociedad.

The Chelsea manager admitted he was considering keeping hold of Moses earlier this week but the winger is thought to want first team football, which he is unlikely to get at Stamford Bridge with competition from the likes of Eden Hazard, Willian and Andre Schurrle.

Moses is not available for Stoke's season opener against Aston Villa but could make his Potters debut against Hull next weekend. He will wear the No 13 shirt.

Shaw says Moses is toughest player he's faced during Twitter Q&A