Southampton manager Nathan Jones has explained why his outfit signed Ghana international Kamaldeen Sulemana on transfer deadline day.
Sulemana signed a four-and-a-half-year deal to join the Saints from French outfit Stade Rennais on Tuesday.
Reacting to the acquisition of the winger, Nathan Jones asserted the pacey winger can make an immediate impact at the club as they seek to survive relegation.
The Saint are currently bottom on the English Premier League table.
“This is another really positive addition for us this month. We’ve obviously been keen to add a little more potency to the side, and Kamaldeen is someone who does that for us," said Jones after the signing of the winger.
“He’s at a stage in his career where we feel he can help us in the immediate term, but also continue to grow and develop further into the future.”
The 20-year-old forward leaves Ligue 1 after a season-and-a-half with Rennais, where he made 47 appearances and contributed six goals.
Southampton, who were eliminated from the Caraboa Cup on Tuesday by Newcastle United, will shift their attention to Premier League survival.
Sulemana joins compatriot Mohammed Salisu at the Saint Mary's.