Southampton have completed the signing of out of favour Norwich midfielder Youssef Safri for an undisclosed fee.
Safri, who has also been linked with West Brom, signed a 2 year deal.
Canaries manager Peter Grant was furious with the Moroccan international after he turned up late for the official team photo earlier this week.
Safri was then dropped from the team to face The Hammers in a friendly Tuesday and Grant mentioned his days at Carrow Road were numbered.
The former Coventry man becomes manager George Burley's 4th new recruit of the summer, having already signed Adam Hammill, Gregory Vignal and Alan Bennett.
Safri 1st made the move to English football when he joined the Sky Blues in 2001 from his home-town side Raja Casablanca.
Norwich paid Coventry £500,000 Safri in June 2004.
12 June 2007
Mali forward Modibo Maiga signed a permanent deal with French side Le Mans.
The 19 year old sealed a 2 year deal following successful 6 month loan spell at the Ligue 1 club.
Maiga joined Le Mans from Moroccan club Raja Casablanca in February with an option to make the move permanent at the end of the season.
Le Mans have now been taken up after he impressed in the last part of the season, scoring twice in the club's shirt.
Thje club finished 12th in the French top division last season.
