Highly-rated young centre back Dynel Simeu has signed for Southampton on a three-year contract.
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English Premier League (EPL) side Southampton have completed the signing of highly-rated young centre-back Dynel Simeu on a three-year contract. The sought-after 19-year-old joins from Chelsea. Simeu played at the club since the age of 13, developing into one of the brightest talents in the Blues Academy. He now returns to the city where he grew up, initially becoming part of the B Team set-up. Simeu will continue his development during the 2021/22 season as he works towards an eventual step up into the first team.
The Cameroon-born who is an England Under-19 international, both captained and featured consistently for the Chelsea Under-23s team that finished second in Premier League 2 last season. Simeu further enjoys experience of the first-team environment at Stamford Bridge, including making the bench in a Champions League tie away to Bayern Munich in August 2020.
“I feel glad, finally, that the move was made possible. I’m just excited to get started. It’s nice to be back home, I’ve had a really friendly welcome. I feel comfortable that I’m home with my family, so I’m excited. Hope to hit the ground running, get fit and comfortable with the boys and then hopefully push towards the first-team,” said Simeu as quoted by Southampton’s official website.
“I see myself as a leader, so I hope to keep the boys calm, keep everyone happy and guide players on the pitch. Show that I can do my job, on the ball and also defensively,” he added.
The 19-year-old defender will attempt to catch the eye of first-team manager Ralph Hasenhuttl.
Another defender who has recently signed for a Premier League club is none other than Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane. Manchester United have announced the signing of the footballer, who joins from Real Madrid. As per the reports coming in, the deal is worth 50 million euros. The Frenchman had been with the Spanish giants for the last 10 seasons and is considered as one of the best centre-backs of the present generation in world football. Meanwhile, he will complete his move to the English Premier League club after the medical test in a couple of days.
Varane was a pivotal part of Real Madrid’s success alongside Sergio Ramos in the central defence. He has won 18 titles with the Los Blancos, which includes- four Champions Leagues, three La Liga titles, four Club World Cups, three European Super Cups, one Copa del Rey and three Spanish Super Cups.
“Real Madrid would like to express their gratitude to Raphael Varane and his family and wish him the best of luck in this new stage of his career,” a Real Madrid statement said.
“Our club thanks the player for his professionalism and exemplary conduct throughout his ten seasons representing our colours.”
Meanwhile, with the departure of veteran defender Ramos to Paris Saint-Germain this summer and now Varane also leaving, we will see a new-look Real Madrid defence the coming season. The likes of Eder Militao, Nacho and new signing Davis Alaba are going to be the top three central defenders.
