Southampton have swooped for Chelsea fullback Ryan Bertrand.
Southampton have announced the signing of Chelsea left-back Bertrand on a season-long loan.
Saints' CEO Gareth Rogers told the club's official website: "Ryan is a young, attacking full-back and will fit in perfectly with the club's philosophy and style of play.
"This is another important step forward in terms of rebuilding our first-team squad with exciting English talent at its core."
First team manager Ronald Koeman added: "I'm very happy to be able to bring Ryan in.
"I spoke to him on Monday afternoon and I was very impressed with his attitude and how keen he was to play games for Southampton.
"He is a top player who will bring a lot of quality to the team. He has experience at the highest level and is an exciting, attacking player, which is what I like to see in my full-backs."
