Thierry Rohart-Brown, a youngster from Reading, has officially joined Southampton. The news was released on the team’s official website.
Over the years, Southampton’s academy has turned forth some incredible talent. While some have moved on to better things away from St. Mary’s, others have continued to play first-team roles with the Saints.
It will be hoped that the academy can continue to produce youngsters who have the potential to be senior players for the club in the future, even after their relegation to the Championship.
Though some are signed from other teams, not all talents emerge from the youngest age groups and rise through the ranks. It is already official that Southampton has moved quickly to recruit a new elite player to their lineup, replacing Reading.
The Saints have officially signed 16-year-old Reading midfielder Thierry Rohart-Brown, as announced on the team’s website. Dom Ballard’s summer loan to the Royals is part of the agreement, which the clubs have been working on for a while.
Speaking on the acquisition, Andy Goldie, the manager of Southampton’s academy, said that Rohart-Brown had been a “top target” for their young squad and highlighted his adaptability as a key quality.
Rohart-Brown, who is just 16 years old, is eager to advance in Southampton’s prestigious academy. The same age group that he had been playing for with Reading is the U18s, which he will be representing.
It’s clear how highly Goldie and company regard Rohart-Brown—they had him marked as a “top target”—so it will be hoped that under their guidance, he may flourish now that the purchase is finalised.
On Wednesday night, Southampton’s first team will play Preston North End in an attempt to win their fourth straight game. The club is now ranked fifth in the standings.
This Southampton player, according to Russell Martin, “feels like he hasn’t really got going” this season.
Tomorrow night, Southampton travels to the north to play Preston North End in the Championship. Preston hosts Southampton † Go on reading
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