Saints sign Brereton Diaz

Southampton has officially signed Chilean forward Ben Brereton Diaz from Villarreal for a reported fee of £7 million, securing his services on a four-year contract. The 25-year-old, who previously played for Blackburn Rovers, impressed during a loan spell at Sheffield United last season, scoring six goals in 14 Premier League appearances. Brereton Diaz expressed his excitement about joining the Saints, highlighting the club's strong history in the Premier League and the smoothness of the transfer process. Southampton manager Russell Martin praised Brereton Diaz as a versatile and intelligent player, capable of enhancing the team's attacking options. This signing marks Southampton's second acquisition of the day, following the earlier signing of midfielder Kuryu Matsuki. Brereton Diaz's move comes after a brief stint at Villarreal, where he struggled to make an impact, making this transfer a significant step in his career.