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Saints tie up Barnard signing

23 Jan 2010 - 15:04:40

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Southampton have wrapped up the signing of striker Lee Barnard for an undisclosed fee from League One rivals Southend United.

The 25 year-old has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract at St Mary's, having also been a reported target for Leeds United.

Barnard told his new club's official website: "Whoever I spoke to had good things to say about the club and from an outside point of view this is a big club that's going for it.

"They're ambitious and the target is not just to get into the Championship, but to go on into the Premier League as well, so I'm really happy to be here.

"It's a big club. I've heard good things about the manager and the staff and it's clear for everyone to see the ambition at the club which doesn't deserve to be in this division."