Midfielder Stoke City Sherdan Shakiri sure that Goncharam is able to win the Premier League and play in the Champions League.

This season, Stoke finished 13th in the Premier League, but Shakiri is convinced that after several signing the team will be capable of much greater success.

"I'm trying to lead the club to the top, because I'm his leader. But also I want to fight again for the championship and play in the Champions League ", - quotes Shakiri Sky Sports referring to The Sun.

"This season we had ups and downs. This summer, we want to return to the victorious path.

The club management needs to strengthen the team, because other clubs will also do it ".

"Can Stoke repeat Lester's success? Yes, I believe that this is possible," the Swiss expressed confidence.

Shakiri already defeated the Champions League with Bavaria in 2013, however, then he spent the whole game against Borussia Dortmund on the bench.

For Stoke Sherdan has been playing since July 2015. He scored 7 goals in 54 games for Goncharov in all tournaments.