Cameron Archer joins second club of summer in £15million transfer just 36 days after signing for Aston Villa
SOUTHAMPTON have snapped up Aston Villa striker Cameron Archer in a £15million deal.
The 22-year-old, who scored four goals for Sheffield United last season before returning to Villa, could make his debut against Newcastle.
GettySouthampton have signed Cameron Archer in a £15m deal from Aston Villa[/caption]
GettyIt marks his second transfer of the summer 36 days after he re-signed for Villa from Sheffield United[/caption]
He said: “I’m really excited to be here. I had a good chat with the gaffer [Russell Martin].
“Obviously, he told me everything I needed to hear.”
Archer has penned a four-year deal to sign for the south coast club, who were promoted back to the Premier League after beating Leeds in the Championship play-off final last season.
The England Under-21 ace had a Villa return clause in his contract for if the Blades were relegated last season, which they were after finishing bottom.
Unai Emery‘s side exercised the clause to bring Archer back to Villa Park, but just 36 days later Archer has now departed for pastures new again.
Fifa‘s player registration rules state stars can be registered with a maximum of three clubs during one season, though they are only eligible to play official matches for two.
On his arrival, new boss Martin said: “Cameron is a really exciting young talent with huge potential to improve, and we’re really delighted to add him to the group in time for our first game back in the Premier League.
“He’s had a really good pre-season – he’s sharp and ready to go.
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“He’s a constant threat with his pace and ability to score goals, and will have learned a lot from playing regularly in the Premier League last season.
“Now it’s up to us to help him develop and showcase how good he can be at this level.”
The Saints will also add Chelsea midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu on a season long loan with no option to buy, with the former Rennes man completing his medical on Friday morning.
Archer’s arrival will also mean striker Sekou Mara is free to leave the club.
A £10m deal has been agreed with Strasbourg, part of the same American ownership group as Chelsea, with the deal expected to go through.
GettySaints are also closing in on a loan deal for Chelsea’s Lesley Ugochukwu[/caption]
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