Southampton announce capture of Jayden Meghoma from Tottenham Hotspur

Previously confirmed by the Daily Echo, and then subsequently by head of recruitment Joe Shields, full-back Meghoma follows Samuel Amo-Ameyaw down south, with the 16-year-old also signing a scholarship at St Mary’s.

Able to play left-back and centre-back, the England youth international was tracked by Manchester United prior to his departure from Spurs.

Meghoma commented: “I think it’s one of the best pathways in the Premier League. There’s a very clear pathway as a youth.

“I’m a defender but I’m a very attacking one, I feel like I can attack really well, and I can defend really well, and I have a unique trait of my speed as well.

“Everyone is welcoming, and they’ve made it feel like home straight away.”

Head of Youth Recruitment, Dan Rice shared: “We are delighted to complete the signing of Jayden, who adds to our current England under-17s player cohort.

“Jayden is an exciting acquisition for the academy and for the future of the club.

“Jayden is a modern-day left-back, who possess a confident ball-playing manner combined with an energetic capacity to his game.

“He is dominant in defensive one-v-one duels and provides excellent technical qualities in attacking moments.”

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