Matt Targett celebrates with Shane Long after the latter scored a goal for Southampton in the Premier League.
Southampton academy graduate Matt Targett has signed a new five-year contract with the Premier League club.
The 21-year-old defender missed the majority of the 2016-17 campaign, in which Saints finished eighth, due to a hamstring injury but has impressed new St Mary’s boss Mauricio Pellegrino in preseason.
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“It’s a great way to kick off the season,” said left-back Targett. “I am really happy to sign. I’ve been at the club since I was eight so to extend my time here is only a good thing. Physically…
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