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Stoke’s Xherdan Shaqiri is already well-versed in the art of cliche
Published 15:02 28 Sept 2015 BST
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We're starting to think all new arrivals in the Premier League have to undergo press tests before doing any interviews.
At a guess, it probably includes a requirement to memorise the following phrases: 'over the moon', 'the most important thing was that we got the three points', 'credit to the lads', and - most importantly - 'best league in the world'. Stoke's big-money recruit Xherdan Shaqiri has passed the test, as this interview with FIFA.com shows, and when you're a Champions League winner who has traded the San Siro for the Britannia you might need to convince yourself more than anything else.
"Although I’ve only played a few matches in the Premier League so far, I feel I’ve arrived in the best league in the world," Shaqiri said.
"Stoke are offering me the opportunity to continue developing both as a player and as a person. Above all I want to play, perfect my game and move forward with the team."
He's learning fast. To be fair, it's the kind of attitude that Stoke fans will love to see.Explore more on these topics:
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