Steven Nzonzi

Defensive Midfielder - Stoke City
29 Sep 2026
Tuesday
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Events

23

  1. Left out as Bosun Lawal was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Bosun Lawal was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  2. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  3. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  4. Promised playing time by manager

  5. Clashed with Tatsuki Seko over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  6. Left out as Ben Pearson was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Ben Pearson was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  7. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  8. Promised playing time by manager

  9. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  10. Clashed with Tatsuki Seko over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  11. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  12. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  13. Stayed on the bench while Lewis Baker took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Lewis Baker was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  14. He has started to want: To finish on his own terms

    Mind

  15. He has started to want: The manager’s trust

    Mind

  16. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $466.1K/y

  17. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $466.1K/y

  18. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $626.1K/y
    Who
    Lawrence David

  19. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $626.1K/y

  20. Clashed with Tatsuki Seko over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  21. Clashed with Darius Lipsiuc over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  22. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.

  23. Turned down the offered deal

    Serious
    Cause
    He turned down the club's offer. The wage was below his expectations.