Southampton have signed goalkeeper George Long from fellow Championship side Norwich City on a season-long loan.
The 31-year-old has spent the past two campaigns with Norwich, making a total of 24 appearances for the club.
Prior to joining the Canaries, Long had spells with Sheffield United, Oxford United, Motherwell, AFC Wimbledon, Hull City and Millwall.
"I'm really delighted to be here. It's just a huge club, first and foremost, a club with ambition," he told the Saints' club website., external
"Obviously being in the Premier League last year, I'm sure the ambition is to get back there as soon as possible. From what I've seen already, it's a fantastic setup, an ambitious club and a huge fanbase."
Saints have won one of their first three league games in the Championship since being relegated from the Premier League last term.
They take on Norwich in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.
"He's a player who brings tremendous experience and a level of professionalism that will be invaluable in setting standards throughout the squad," Southampton technical director Johannes Spors added.
Southampton defender Yukinari Sugawara has joined German side Werder Bremen on a season-long loan.
Werder Bremen have confirmed the deal includes an option, external for them to make Sugawara's move permanent next summer.
The Japan international joined Southampton from AZ Alkmaar last summer and made 32 appearances in his debut season at St Mary's.
The right-back, 25, has made three appearances this season under new boss Will Still but will now spend the remainder of the campaign with the Bundesliga side.
Sugawara told Werder Bremen's website, external: "I'm really happy to be here. Werder is a big club, and I can't wait to play at the stadium in front of the fans."
The 31-year-old has spent the past two campaigns with Norwich, making a total of 24 appearances for the club.
Prior to joining the Canaries, Long had spells with Sheffield United, Oxford United, Motherwell, AFC Wimbledon, Hull City and Millwall.
"I'm really delighted to be here. It's just a huge club, first and foremost, a club with ambition," he told the Saints' club website., external
"Obviously being in the Premier League last year, I'm sure the ambition is to get back there as soon as possible. From what I've seen already, it's a fantastic setup, an ambitious club and a huge fanbase."
Saints have won one of their first three league games in the Championship since being relegated from the Premier League last term.
They take on Norwich in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.
"He's a player who brings tremendous experience and a level of professionalism that will be invaluable in setting standards throughout the squad," Southampton technical director Johannes Spors added.
Southampton defender Yukinari Sugawara has joined German side Werder Bremen on a season-long loan.
Werder Bremen have confirmed the deal includes an option, external for them to make Sugawara's move permanent next summer.
The Japan international joined Southampton from AZ Alkmaar last summer and made 32 appearances in his debut season at St Mary's.
The right-back, 25, has made three appearances this season under new boss Will Still but will now spend the remainder of the campaign with the Bundesliga side.
Sugawara told Werder Bremen's website, external: "I'm really happy to be here. Werder is a big club, and I can't wait to play at the stadium in front of the fans."
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