Midfielder Nzonzi returns to Stoke on one-year deal

Steven Nzonzi scored in his last game for Stoke City - a 6-1 win over Liverpool in May 2015

Stoke City have re-signed veteran midfielder Steven Nzonzi on a one-year deal.

The 36-year-old first joined the Potters in 2012 when they were in the Premier League before moving to Sevilla in 2015. He most recently played for Sepahan in Iran.

The former France international has been training with the club since last month but is not expected to be fit until the end of August.

Stoke's director of football Jonathan Walters, who played alongside Nzonzi, said: "To have the opportunity to bring in a player of such talent and experience, a World Cup and Europa League winner as well as a Potters legend, is a huge boost for everyone at the club."

He added: "Steven's story with Stoke City is yet to be finished and, when he does return, there'll be thousands of passionate Potters thrilled to welcome him back."

Nzonzi said: "I have played football for some huge clubs in my career, but the best relationship I had with supporters was at Stoke City.

"I will, of course, be a different player to 10 years ago, but I know I have lots to give to the team."