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Southampton boss Koeman happy with Pelle reunion

Southampton boss Ronald Koeman is delighted with the signing of Feyenoord striker Graziano Pelle.

The Italian has penned a three-year deal with the Saints, leaving Feyenoord and following former boss Koeman to the south coast.

Koeman said: "I had Graziano in my team for my last two years at Feyenoord. He scored a lot of goals - more than 50 in two seasons - and they brought a lot of points to the club.

"Goals mean points, and we needed a good player in that position after Rickie Lambert left.

"In terms of his qualities, he's a tall striker with a lot of movement and he's fast. He's a player who gives confidence to the team because he keeps the ball, and he's very dangerous in front of goal."

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