Defender, Mads Roerslev has departed Brentford to join Southampton for an undisclosed transfer fee.
Roerslev arrived in West London in 2019 and has gone on to make 146 senior appearances, including an assist for Emiliano Marcondes’ goal in their promotion-clinching Championship Play-Off Final victory against Swansea in May 2021.
The 26-year-old Denmark international has signed a four-year contract with the Saints until June 2029 and is excited to start a new chapter.
“I’m a happy guy, very excited to get started. I had some very, very good talks with the coach and I’m coming here to play.
“I see Southampton as a really good team who controls a lot of games, works hard and suits my way of playing. It was just an overall positive feeling about everything.”
Southampton’s Technical Director, Johannes Spors added: “Mads comes to us with lots of experience, both in the Premier League and in the Championship. He knows what it takes, not only to win promotion from this division, but to build on those foundations at the very highest level.
“At 26 years old, he arrives at a good age to help us in the short term, as well as in the seasons ahead.”
Brentford’s Director of Football, Phil Giles described Roerslev as “one of the best signings” the Bees ever made such has been his progress from initially placed in the B-Team through to the senior team.
“Not only did he agree to come through our B team and demonstrate that pathway, but he represented our first team with distinction and played a huge part in one of our greatest ever days.
“He will always be welcome back and be given a fantastic reception. We wish him well at Southampton and beyond.”
Roerslev can make his debut for the Saints in a home clash against Championship leaders, Stoke at St. Mary’s Stadium on Saturday 23 August at 3pm BST.