Bae featured prominently in Korea Republic’s magnificent run to the semi-final stage of the FIFA U20 World Cup Argentina 2023, including scoring against Ecuador in the Round of 16.

The attacking midfielder was part of the Daejeon Hana Citizen side that won promotion from K League 2 in the 2022 season and scored two goals in 17 appearances in the 2023 season of K League 1.

“This is a dream come true because I have always wanted to have the opportunity to play in England,” said Bae via Stoke City’s official website.

“This is only the beginning for me and I intend to have a long and successful career with Stoke City.

“Moving to England will be something which I need to adapt to, on and off the pitch, but I intend to do so as soon as possible and to help the team with my performances.”

It has been a mixed bag of results for Stoke City in the 2023/24 season thus far, winning two and losing two of their opening four matches to sit in 10th spot in the Championship.

Bae had already begun training with his new teammates and could feature in Stoke City’s next league game when they welcome Preston North End to their home ground on Saturday.