Southampton have signed winger, Lewis Dobbin from Aston Villa for £9m.
Dobbin’s move to St Mary’s came after he enjoyed a successful loan at Preston North End last season with 11 goals and eight assists in 41 appearances, which included goals against Southampton in a 2-0 away win and 3-1 loss at home.
His performances ultimately led Southampton to submit a successful £9m bid for the 23 year-old who hadn’t made a single first-team appearance for Villa, having spent 2024-25 season on loan at West Bromwich Albion and Norwich respectively.
Dobbin has signed a four-year contract at Southampton until June 2027 and can’t wait to join up with his new teammates and play under controversial manager, Tonda Eckert.
“It’s an amazing feeling, I’m very grateful to be able to represent this club and to be given the opportunity to play for Southampton is something that I can’t ever take for granted. I’m just really thankful to be here and I can’t wait to get started.
“It’s been a busy few weeks, but Tonda was the first manager I spoke to and the way he spoke about the football club, the way he spoke about the players, it sold it to me straightaway. My mind was already made up as soon as I knew Southampton were interested.”
Southampton’s Group Technical Director, Johannes Spors added: “We are really pleased that Lewis has chosen to join us ahead of other clubs, underlining his desire to be a Southampton player from the first moment we declared our interest in him.
“He is already, at a young age, a proven player in the Championship who is always a threat to defences with his speed and ability to stretch teams. His versatility gives us greater flexibility in our forward line. We look forward to seeing him thrive with us not only next season, but in the years ahead.”
Dobbin began his career at Everton where he graduated through their youth academy to score one goal in 15 senior appearances, which came in a 2-0 home win over Chelsea in December 2023.
He also spent 2022-23 season on loan at Derby where he netted five goals in 54 appearances.
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