Saints bring in keeper Boruc

Southampton have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Artur Boruc on a free transfer, subject to international clearance.

The Poland goalkeeper has signed a one-year deal at St Mary’s Stadium after his release from Serie A club Fiorentina in the close-season

Boruc told the club’s official website: “I’m looking forward to playing in the best league in the world while I’m playing here at Southampton.

“I missed football, so I’m really glad that I’m here and I’ve finally found the club I was looking for.”

“My dreams are coming true,” he added of the opportunity to play in England.

“I’ve been talking about this for a long time, and finally I’m here in the Premier League. We’ll see what’s going to happen over the next couple of weeks.

“I’ll give 100 percent and try to get in goal for Southampton. I like challenges and I’m an ambitious guy, so that’ll be good for everybody.”

Paulo Gazzaniga featured in goal for the Saints in their 4-1 win over Aston Villa on Saturday in place of Kelvin Davis, who has made an uncertain start to the campaign.

Southampton manager Nigel Adkins was delighted with the Argentine Gazzaniga’s performance against Villa, but is also pleased to have added a goalkeeper of Boruc’s standing to his side.

“Artur has great experience from Celtic and Fiorentina, and from playing for the national team in Poland,” he said.

“He now gives us a third goalkeeper in the building, which is important because the potential for injuries and people getting sent off means we have to cover ourselves. He gives us great back-up and competition.

“Paulo is a very young goalkeeper and he did really well for us today, and everyone knows how much I rate Kelvin – what a great character he is and how important he’s been in what we’ve done here at Southampton.

“Artur now comes in as a third goalkeeper with a vast amount of experience.”