Southampton announced Sunday they appointed and further as their new manager after a three-year contract with the premiere league club.

Still, 32, they will arrive at St Mary driven Lens On the eighth place in the French League 1 this season.

“I am extremely proud and excited to join Southampton – here there is a huge potential and we have a great opportunity to do something special,” said the club website.

“The project that is appointed is very impressive and, all together, I believe that we can build a clear identity and a very positive future for the team.

“I can’t wait to meet you, fans. I look forward to hearing you with a voice and feel energy and beliefs on St Mary’s and wider.

“I am eager to do this summer and start building a closely knitted group that can do everything proud and eventually bring us back where we belong to; in the Premier League.”