Ex-West Brom and Stoke striker Saido Berahino retires at 33

BBC Sport reports that former West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City striker Saido Berahino has retired from football at the age of 33; the report also notes he cost Stoke £12m when signed from West Brom in January 2017.

BBC Sport reports Berahino has retired at 33

BBC Sport reports that Saido Berahino, who played for West Bromwich Albion and later joined Stoke City, has retired from football at the age of 33.

The same report states that Stoke City paid £12m to sign Berahino from West Bromwich Albion in January 2017.

What is confirmed and what is reported

Reported: BBC Sport reports Berahino's retirement and the January 2017 transfer detail and fee.
Not confirmed in the report: there are no verified quotes, club statements or additional official confirmations included in the BBC Sport item summarised here.

MatchShock will monitor for any official statements from the clubs or from Berahino and will update readers if further verified information becomes available.