Southampton on Friday announced the signing of Ireland international goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu from Manchester City on a five-year deal for an alleged fee of £12 million ($14.5 million).
The 20-year-old joined the Premier League champions as a 16-year-old from Irish side Shamrock Rovers, later spending loan spells at Rochdale and Portsmouth.
His arrival comes after Southampton announced the departure of former England goalkeeper Fraser Forster, 34, who is joining Tottenham after his contract expires at the end of June.
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“We believe he has tremendous potential to improve and he will give us great competition for a place in the goalkeeping department,” said Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuetl.
“He is a goalkeeper with a very modern style of play, comfortable in the build-up phase, having developed physically through some very important loan moves early in his career.”
Bazunu has featured in 10 international appearances, most notably saving a penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo. World Cup qualifiers last year.
And he’s excited to make the move to regular Premier League football.
“The biggest thing is the opportunity – the fact that I can come here and get a chance to play regular football,” he said.
“Just being given a chance to fight for my place is the biggest thing I could have asked for.”
spurs sign bisouma
Tottenham on Friday announced the signing of Brighton midfielder Yves Bisouma for a reported fee of £25 million ($30 million), giving manager Antonio his third signing over the transfer window.
The highly rated Mali international shines as Brighton achieved their best Premier League finish of ninth last season.
Bisouma has signed a four-year deal and will be joined by new arrivals Ivan Perisic and Fraser Forster at the London club.
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“The transfer is great for the club and the player,” said Brighton manager Graham Potter.
“Yves has shown his undoubted potential and has been an important player for us during his time with us.
“He now has a new challenge with Tottenham, including the opportunity to play Champions League football, and everyone at the club wishes him all the best.”
(with inputs from agencies)
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