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– Southampton have made a sixth signing of the summer by bringing in striker Sekou Mara from French club Bordeaux.
– The 19-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the Premier League club.
– Mara scored six goals in 26 league games last season as Bordeaux finished bottom of the French top flight.
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– “Sekou is coming here to score goals,” said Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl. “He has shown in the French league he can, now he needs to work hard and show he can do this in the Premier League.”
Welcome, @S_Mvrv 🤝#SaintsFC is delighted to confirm the signing of Sékou Mara from @girondins, subject to international clearance:
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) July 25, 2022
– He added: “He is a young guy who will need time to adapt to a new country and a new league, but we are excited about his potential and what he can become in the future.”
Our new number 1️⃣8️⃣✨
Drop your welcome messages for @S_Mvrv below, #SaintsFC fans 👇 pic.twitter.com/bxdQ0A3MCC
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) July 25, 2022
– France Under-21 international Mara made his debut for Bordeaux in February 2021 and scored seven goals in 35 league games for the club.
– “I’m a young player and I have to work,” he said. “I think Southampton is the best club for me to develop myself and progress to be one of the best.
– “I’m impatient to begin with this team and score goals.”
"I love scoring!" 🤩@S_Mvrv is determined to make an impact on the #PL sooner rather than later…
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) July 25, 2022
– He follows goalkeepers Gavin Bazunu and Mateusz Lis, defender Armel Bella-Kotchap as well as midfielders Romeo Lavia and Joe
Ça va, @S_Mvrv? 👋 pic.twitter.com/ytbsTDJqGL
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) July 25, 2022
He's here… 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/3njDlkzXfo
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) July 25, 2022