Hughes excited after Southampton sign Basel striker

Ian Watson

Southampton have signed Norway forward Mohamed Elyounoussi from Swiss club Basel on a five-year deal.

The 23-year-old, born in Morocco, scored 23 times in 83 appearances for the Swiss Super League side.

Southampton manager Mark Hughes said on the Premier League club’s website: “Mohamed is clearly another very exciting addition to our attacking options.”

 

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