Monday, 1st September, 2014
Southampton have completed the signing of winger-cum-forward Saido Mane from Red Bull Salzburg.
The 22-year-old, who helped Salzburg win an Austrian domestic double last term, has linked up with the Saints on a four-year contract.
Mane lands at St. Mary's with a record of 45 goals in 87 appearances for Salzburg and will add an extra goal threat for Ronald Koeman's men.
The Senegal international has been welcomed by Koeman, who told the club's site: "Right from the first meeting I had with Les Reed, when it was clear that we would have to change a lot, Sadio was on our list of potential players.
"I know the player because last season Ajax Amsterdam played against Red Bull Salzburg in Europe, and I saw him playing and I was impressed with his qualities and with the physicality that he showed.
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"He can play in different positions in the attack – he can play on the left or right side and also as a number nine. It is incredible how many goals he has scored from his position, and I hope that he will do the same for us."
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