Southampton defender Jose Fonte has hailed the "fantastic" spirit at the club ahead of the new Premier League season.

The Saints are currently preparing for a second campaign in the top flight after securing a 14th-placed finish last term.

"The spirit in this team is fantastic," Fonte told the club's official website. "I've never been in a group as good as this one, and it's wonderful to be a part of this team."

Southampton have signed two new players this summer in the form of Lyon defender Dejan Lovren and Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama.