Joe Aribo handed iconic jersey number at Southampton

The Tremendous Eagles midfielder seems to be set to play a big function on the St. Mary’s subsequent season, as he has been handed an iconic jersey

Southampton have handed Tremendous Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo the long-lasting jersey quantity 7 forward of the brand new Premier League season.

Aribo simply arrived in England this summer time, leaving Rangers for Southampton in a deal value €7.1 million. The Nigerian midfielder performed an essential function for the Gers final season, that includes in 57 video games.

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhüttl has made glowing remarks in regards to the 25-year-old, and it appears he would make Aribo a key fixture in his lineup subsequent season.

The Super Eagles star has been handed the iconic number 7 jersey at Southampton taking up from Shane Lengthy who simply left the membership for Studying.

Aribo takes over from striker Lengthy who made 243 appearances for Southampton, notching 37 targets and 27 assists.

The quantity 7 jersey has been donned by a few of the deadliest strikers which have graced the Premier League.

Belgian striker Matthew Le Tissier who scored 101 Premier League targets wore the shirt for Southampton. Additionally, Kevin Phillips who registered 93 Premier League targets wore the quantity between 2003-2005 for the membership.

Former Liverpool man Rickie Lambert wore the jersey throughout his five-year keep on the membership.

Aribo has a giant job on his fingers, however he would draw inspiration from his final two seasons at Rangers.