Southampton have signed promising 23-year-old centre back Wesley Hoedt on a five-year contract to end his stay at Lazio, while surely raising further doubts over the future of Liverpool and Chelsea target Virgil van Dijk.
The Saints have announced via the official website the acquisition of the former AZ Alkmaar defender, who spent the past two seasons in Serie A with the Biancocelesti. Following his transfer to the Premier League, vice chairman Les Reed announced his delight at the acquisition of 'a significant addition to the squad'.
“Wesley is one of the most promising young defenders in Europe and represents a significant addition to our squad,” said Reed.