NFR: Rodriguez signs for Saints

[Walsh]

Jay Rodriguez has become Southampton's first signing since the club's return to the Premier League after making a record-breaking move from Burnley.

The 22-year-old has penned a four-year contract at St Mary's after joining for a reported £7million - breaking the Saints' transfer record.

The England Under-21 international, who scored 21 goals for the Clarets last season, was part of the Burnley side that won promotion to the Premier League in 2009 but did not featured once in their top-flight campaign.

That's a frustration Rodriguez is keen to put behind him and he is thrilled by the opportunity to shine with the Saints.

Rodriguez told Southampton's official club website: "I'm really relieved that we've got it sorted now and it's done. I really can't wait for the start of the season, and the start of pre-season.

"This is a great club, a massive club and they're where they belong. It's a squad I want to be a part of and it's really exciting."



http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11661/7805237/

[Mr_Moon]

Are there any interviews where a player doesn't say he is signing for a massive club?

[Bassey the warrior]

That's a huge gamble for a club just coming up. They can't have much more cash to spend. We'll see quite how good Billy sharp is.

[Walsh]

That's a huge gamble for a club just coming up. They can't have much more cash to spend. We'll see quite how good Billy sharp is.

I don't know what the finance is like at Southampton but I agree, it is a big gamble which a 50/50.

Jesus Moose last time I saw one of your posts it was on 300, glad to see that you've been posting haha.

[Bassey the warrior]

That's a huge gamble for a club just coming up. They can't have much more cash to spend. We'll see quite how good Billy sharp is.

I don't know what the finance is like at Southampton but I agree, it is a big gamble which a 50/50.

Jesus Moose last time I saw one of your posts it was on 300, glad to see that you've been posting haha.

Have a lot of free time at the moment. Probably should be putting it to better use but meh.