diff --git a/data_structures/src/staking/stakes.rs b/data_structures/src/staking/stakes.rs
index d84f06fca..ee483c77c 100644
--- a/data_structures/src/staking/stakes.rs
+++ b/data_structures/src/staking/stakes.rs
@@ -166,6 +166,11 @@ where
                 ..Default::default()
             }));
 
+        if !stake_found {
+            stake.key.write()?.validator = key.validator.clone();
+            stake.key.write()?.withdrawer = key.withdrawer.clone();
+        }
+
         // Actually increase the number of coins
         stake
             .value