‘Never say never’ – Shaqiri brother refuses to rule out Roma switch

The brother and agent of the Potters star says the winger could be tempted into a January switch to the Serie A giants, but remains committed to Mark Hughes’ side

Xherdan Shaqiri remains committed to Stoke City, but could entertain a January return to Serie A with Roma.

The Switzerland international has emerged as a target for the Giallorossi, according to several reports in Italy.

An early-season struggle, which Shaqiri has missed much of through injury, leaves Stoke languishing second from bottom in the Premier League after seven matches with the division’s joint-lowest goal tally.

According to his brother, Shaqiri is determined to lead a change in fortunes at the Bet365 Stadium, but the overtures from the Italian capital – and a possible return to continental action – could prove too strong for the ex-Bayern Munich attacker.

“Roma? Never say never,” Erdin Shaqiri, who also acts as his sibling’s agent, told Corriere dello Sport. “I’m sorry if I cannot say much.

“The only sure thing is that Xherdan focused on Stoke City. January is far away, there is time to understand the various options.