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Joe Aribo Joins EPL Side, Southampton On A 4-year Deal

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25-year-old Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo has moved to St. Mary's after three (3) successful seasons at Ibrox, where he scored 26 goals in 149 appearances and won the Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup. The midfielder who will remain in St Mary's Stadium until 2026, was signed for a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

According to Southampton boss, Ralph Hasenhüttl who expressed his delight with the new addition, “Joe is a player with many qualities to his game, and we are very excited to welcome him to the squad in time for the pre-season trip to Austria.

“We believe Joe can bring energy and creativity to our side. Feeling comfortable in so many different positions is very helpful for a manager and shows he has a high level of football intelligence, with the ability to take on new information quickly.”

According to the former Charlton Athletic midfielder, “It’s an amazing club with a lot of history here, and it’s a good plan with what’s to come next. I’m really excited for the journey.

“The Premier League is the best league in the world. I’ve been watching it since I was a young boy, it’s always been a goal for me to play here and show what I can do on this stage.

“It’s an amazing feeling, a dream come true. This is where I’ve wanted to be since I was a child growing up playing, so to say that I’m here now is really exciting.”