SAINTS have announced OctaFX as their official foreign exchange partner.

Founded in 2011, the company provides foreign exchange brokerage services to clients in more than 100 countries around the world.

Saints’ chief executive Gareth Rogers said: “We are delighted to be partnering with OctaFX, an award-winning and FCA-registered forex broker with clients in countries around the world.

“Both ourselves and OctaFX are growing rapidly on a global scale, and our shared values around hard work, dedication and aspiration stand us in excellent stead for a successful partnership.

“This is another positive development in our commercial strategy as we continue to grow and support all areas of the club.”

OctaFX director Daniel Harris added: “We consider Southampton as one of the most successful, aspirational and resourceful clubs in the Premier League.

“The club showed good results in the past season and we hope to help Saints fulfil their potential in all fields, both at home and overseas – in the coming Premier League season and while competing in the Europa League.

“We are proud to be involved in this partnership, and we hope we can invest in Southampton’s success and be a part of new improvements.”

To mark the new partnership, first-team players Kelvin Davis, Jay Rodriguez and Sam Gallagher took part in a challenge at the club's Staplewood training ground, where they attempted to kick a ball through one of four targets.