Football Football Southampton finalises Danso loan signing Austria defender Kevin Danso joins Southampton on loan from Augsburg, a day after the transfer window closed for Premier League sides. Daniel Lewis 09 August, 2019 16:48 IST Kevin Danso in action for Austria Under-21. - Getty Images Daniel Lewis 09 August, 2019 16:48 IST Southampton has announced the season-long loan signing of Augsburg centre-back Kevin Danso after securing international clearance.The Premier League side reached an agreement with Augsburg prior to the transfer window closing on Thursday, but it had to wait for the relevant paperwork to be signed off.Danso, 20, has now been confirmed as Southampton's third and final new recruit of the close-season window following the arrivals of Che Adams and Moussa Djenepo.Austria international Danso moved to England at the age of six and came through MK Dons' academy system prior to joining Augsburg in 2014. He made his Bundesliga debut in March 2017 and went on to represent the German side 45 times.'Delighted'Danso, who will not be considered for selection against Burnley this weekend, told Southampton's official website: "I’m delighted to join a club that has produced a lot of great players. I’m ready for the challenge and really excited to get started, and also to get to know the fans and the rest of the lads, too. Even The Ralph Express can get delayed sometimes! Welcome to #SaintsFC at last, @KevinDanso98! pic.twitter.com/DIM9Qy2uwH— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) August 9, 2019 "I’m looking forward to working with such a great coach in Ralph Hasenhuttl as well. He has produced a lot of young players and showed a huge amount of belief in them, so I hope I can be another one who can benefit from him. It’s a great opportunity for me to show what I can do. Southampton is a great club, the manager is a great coach, and I’m really looking forward to the opportunity."Southampton reportedly has the option to make the loan deal permanent at the end of the season. Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos
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