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Southampton complete Vegard Forren deal

Southampton seal Forren capture
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Southampton announce the signing of Vegard Forren from Molde FK after the player snubbed a trial at Liverpool.

Southampton have finalised the transfer of Vegard Forren from Molde for an undisclosed fee.

The defender was expected to complete a switch to the South-Coast side after deciding to reject a trial at Premier League rivals Liverpool.

The transfer comes just hours after manager Nigel Adkins was sacked and replaced by former Espanyol boss Mauricio Pochettino.

"It's a dream come true for me," Forren told the club's official website. "Southampton is a big club in the Premier League, which is where I have always wanted to come and play football.

"When I was told of the interest from Southampton, straight away I wanted to come and talk to the chairman. We had a chat and I was very impressed, there was no doubt that this is where I wanted to be.

"The plan the chairman has for this club is fantastic. There is a good, young squad here and the way they play fits me well, so I hope I can join the team and get some good results."

Forren, who will wear the number 15 shirt, could make his debut against Everton on Monday evening.

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Matt Le Tissier on June 19, 2008
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