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Lazio sporting director confirms Wesley Hoedt joining Southampton
By Lyall Thomas
Last Updated: 21/08/17 12:15am



Lazio sporting director Ighli Tare has confirmed that Wesley Hoedt will be joining Southampton.

Sky sources reported last week that the Saints were in advanced talks to sign the 23-year-old Netherlands international centre-back.

Sky in Italy believe the south-coast club offered an initial £15.5m but are now reporting the final deal is worth £17m.

Tare told Italian broadcaster Premium Sport: "He requested to be transferred. He wants to be a starter in England and will be transferred to Southampton in the near future.

"He has had a positive experience here in Rome. I wish him all the best."

Sky Sports News understands former AZ Alkmaar man Hoedt's arrival would not have implications on the future of want-away centre-back Virgil van Dijk.

Southampton have consistently maintained Van Dijk is not for sale this summer and have been in the market for a new centre-half regardless.

Saints boss Mauricio Pellegrino is hoping to reintegrate Van Dijk, who has been a target for Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea, back into the squad. He has not played for Southampton yet this season.

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11700/10998599/lazio-sporting-director-confirms-wesley-hoedt-is-joining-southampton

Personal information
Date of birth    6 March 1994 (age 23)
Place of birth    Alkmaar, Netherlands
Height    1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
Playing position    Centre back

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Southampton completing medical now on £15m Holland centre-back Wesley Hoedt as Virgil van Dijk first team absence continues:

Wesley Hoedt signs for Saints



Southampton Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Dutch international centre-back Wesley Hoedt, from Lazio.

The sought-after 23-year-old today put pen to paper on a five-year contract at St Mary’s, becoming Saints' third arrival of the summer.

Hoedt, who began his career at AZ Alkmaar in his home country, moved to Lazio in 2015, going on to establish himself as one of the top young talents on the continent.

He made his senior international debut earlier this year and has since become a regular fixture in the Netherlands squad.

Vice Chairman (Football) Les Reed said: “Wesley is one of the most promising young defenders in Europe and represents a significant addition to our squad. Having procured a Champions League finalist from one Italian club we have now added an Italian Supercoppa winner from another.

“We believe he has all the qualities to play a big part in our future, and we have worked hard to bring him to Southampton, with a number of other high-profile clubs interested in him.
"Finding a top quality central defender is difficult in the current environment and now we have six internationals in this position, both young and experienced.
"Finding a naturally left-footed player is even more difficult. We have been tracking central defenders on our target list for the past 12 months and Wesley has always been at the top of that list, so it was important to act when the opportunity came.”

“Wesley has proven his talent through his performances for Lazio, as well as the Netherlands, and we believe he can develop even further here at Southampton, alongside his international teammate Virgil van Dijk, as well as the likes of Jack Stephens, Maya Yoshida, Jan Bednarek and Florin Gardos.

“With Wesley joining those players, we believe we have the right amount of quality, depth and flexibility at centre-back to help us achieve our aims this season.”

Wesley Hoedt commented: "I'm really happy to be here. I think Southampton is a really big club, so it's a good next step for me to come here and to play in the Premier League and try to help the best I can."

https://southamptonfc.com/news/2017-08-22/wesley-hoedt-signs-for-southampton

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Lazio defender Wesley Hoedt joins #SaintsFC for £15million. Pens a five-year deal at St Mary's

'HE CAN DEVELOP ALONGSIDE VAN DIJK'

Southampton vice chairman Les Reed believes that 23-year-old Wesley Hoedt can develop even more at St Mary's and there is a mention for international team-mate Virgil Van Dijk in the process. A hint of his future perhaps?...

“Wesley is one of the most promising young defenders in Europe and represents a significant addition to our squad," he said in a club statement.

“We believe he has all the qualities to play a big part in our future, and we have worked hard to bring him to Southampton, with a number of other high-profile clubs interested in him.

“Wesley has proven his talent through his performances for Lazio, as well as the Netherlands, and we believe he can develop even further here at Southampton, alongside his international teammate Virgil van Dijk, as well as the likes of Jack Stephens, Maya Yoshida, Jan Bednarek and Florin Gardos.

“With Wesley joining those players, we believe we have the right amount of quality, depth and flexibility at centre-back to help us achieve our aims this season.”

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