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Southampton boss Koeman delighted with Forster signing

Southampton have completed the signing of Celtic goalkeeper Fraser Forster.

Forster has left Celtic for £10million as Southampton continue to strengthen after a summer of departures.

The 26-year-old has penned a four-year deal at St Mary's, where he will compete with Artur Boruc - another former Bhoys goalkeeper - for the number one spot.

"Fraser is a very talented player and we are delighted to be able to bring him to Southampton," manager Ronald Koeman told the club's official website, saintsfc.co.uk.

"This is another important part of our rebuilding process ahead of the start of the season."

Forster links up with former Celtic team-mates Victor Wanyama and Jos Hooiveld at Southampton, where he work with England goalkeeping coach Dave Watson.

"The fact that he has worked with Dave Watson before means we already know all about his strengths and weaknesses, and I am confident that we will be able to help him improve even further," Koeman added.

"Fraser is the perfect fit to help complement the players we already have and he will add a lot of quality to the squad.

"He is an exciting English player with a very good reputation within the game and, at 26, he will enjoy the best years of his career at Southampton."

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