Super Eagles Midfielder, Joe Aribo, has joined English Premier league side Southampton ahead of the 2022/2023 Season.
The versatile midfielder has signed a four- year deal with the Saints following an agreement with his former employers, Glasgow Rangers.
Southampton announced the signing of the Nigerian Midfielder on Saturday evening with Manager Ralph Hassenhüttl hailing the addition of Aribo whose versatility is a big plus to the Saints ahead of the new season.
In his first interview as a Southampton player, Joe Aribo revealed his target, his interaction with the Manager Ralph Hassenhüttl and his preferred position.
His words on the target for the upcoming season “I’d say definitely pushing for Europe, that’s a big one,” he said of his Saints’ ambition.
“We want to do well as a club together, going on cup runs, pushing for semi-finals and finals, and having prizes to play for.
“It was a really nice feeling being out there, and the feeling of scoring in the final, but for me it’s all about pushing as far as we can go – pushing together as a team and getting the best that we can get together.
“It’s a good club, a good place to be, a family club. It’s exciting times here. I wanted to jump on board and get involved in it. I’m really excited to be involved in the journey and what’s to come for the club.”
Known for his versatility, Aribo revealed exactly where he sees himself slotting into Ralph Hasenhüttl’s side.
“He asked me where I prefer to play most. I told him just behind the striker in a right-forward position,” he added.
“He said it’s really good that I said that to him and not another position, so we’ve had a lot of chats about it. It’s a nice feeling to know that the Manager has high hopes for you,” he stressed.
