Southampton has signed Adam Lallana on a one year contract.
Adam Lallana joined Southampton at the age of 12. He played for the club for 14 years during which they won back to back promotions from League One to the Premier League, as well as the 2010 Johnstone’s Paint Trophy, he scored a goal in the final at Wembley.
Before departing for Liverpool in the summer of 2014, he was named Southampton captain and earned a first England senior call-up in 2013.
With Liverpool, Adam Lallana won the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup in 2019, before landing the Premier League title in 2019/20.
He has made 291 Premier League appearances and 34 caps for England.
He has returned to Southampton as Russell Martin’s first summer signing following a four season stint with Brighton.
Adam Lallana said the following;
I’ve been no stranger – my son’s at the Academy, so I’m in and around it quite a bit, but I’ve not been this close to being home, so it’s amazing. It does feel surreal, but it’s an opportunity I’m extremely grateful for and I’m looking forward to. When I started speaking to Russell and understood there was a little bit of interest, it was something I knew straightaway felt right in my head and in my heart that it was something I needed to pursue, and it came through in the end. I’m extremely happy to come back to where it all started. Although it sounds like a bit of a fairy tale, in my head there’s still a job to do and I’m really confident I’ve still got a lot to give to this football club.
Russell Martin also said the following;
I’m delighted that we could bring Adam back home to where it all began for him. Adam has the DNA of this club running through him and brings vital experience as we prepare for the Premier League. We’re going to need everyone to play a part again this coming season and Adam helps us create real depth and know-how in midfield.
CRYSTAL PALACE SIGN CHADI RIAD
Crystal Palace has also signed Morocco international Chadi Riad on a long-term contract.
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Chadi Riad said the following;
I’m really happy to join Crystal Palace. I was interested in coming here because of the history of the club, and the league in which it plays. They have been telling me how they played this year and I think it complements perfectly the way I play. The club has high-level players who are young and I have come here to follow their same trajectory, to grow as they have grown.
Chairman Steve Parish said also said the following;
As a full international at just 20-years-old, Chadi is an exciting young player who we are delighted to be able to welcome to the club. His arrival adds quality to a squad already packed with talent and potential, and I look forward to seeing him contribute to the team this season and beyond.
