New Southampton goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenberg says Graziano Pelle is a big influence in the locker room.

Stekelenberg has signed for Saints on a season-long loan from Fulham.

He told De Telegraaf of Pelle: "He's a mad man ... But a nice guy. A winner.

"He is articulate, I like him there. And nine times out of ten, the discussion is about football. "

The Dutchman also said of Saints boss Ronald Koeman: "What he did here last year, is simply superb.

"For the first time in twelve years, Southampton will play European football again.

"That is out of this world."