Maurice Edu has completed a permanent move from Stoke to Major League Soccer side Philadelphia Union.
Edu, 28, spent the recent MLS season on loan to Philadelphia, making 31 appearances.
With the guarantee of regular football, the United States international midfielder has wasted no time in signing a full-time contract with Union.
It brings to an end his nightmare time with Stoke with whom he made a single substitute appearance lasting nine minutes following a move from Rangers in August 2012.