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Southampton have completed the permanent signing of goalkeeper Daniel Peretz from Bayern Munich on a four-year contract for a reported £6 million fee. The Israeli international delivered a productive loan spell on the south coast last season, playing a key role in securing a Championship play-off position before the club’s subsequent disqualification.
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Saints Secure a Permanent Shot-Stopper
Southampton have finalised the acquisition of Peretz following his six-month stay at St Mary’s. The 25-year-old originally arrived from Germany in January and rapidly established himself as the undisputed first choice under manager Tonda Eckert.
Peretz made 26 appearances across all competitions, suffering just two defeats while playing every single minute of a 21-match unbeaten run to close out the domestic campaign. His performances also extended to the FA Cup, where his display against Coventry City and other Premier League opposition helped the Saints reach the semi-finals.
Peretz on His Commitment to the Club
The former Maccabi Tel Aviv player, who previously made seven appearances for Bayern as an understudy to Manuel Neuer, was direct about why he chose to make the move permanent.
“I’m super excited. For the last few months this was my home, and we had so many good times and also some tense times, but even in the last few weeks with how we stayed together, you could really feel this home environment. That was, for me, the dealbreaker. Yes, it is my dream to play in the Premier League and on the highest stages in the world, but a bigger dream for me is to be there with Southampton. I really believe that we can be there and achieve that.”
Club Hierarchy Welcomed His Loyalty
Group technical director Johannes Spors confirmed that Peretz stayed committed to Southampton despite competing transfer interest from elsewhere.
“We knew about Daniel’s qualities when we signed him on loan in January, and his impact on the team was clear for everybody to see. He has a confidence in his own ability that transmits to the players in front of him. I had several conversations with Daniel after our season came to an end. It was clear throughout these discussions that he remained committed to us, even with other options on the table. We are delighted to welcome him back to Southampton on a long-term contract and determined to build on the successes we experienced together last season.”
Promotion Target Looms After the Spygate Controversy
Southampton must rebuild their top-flight ambitions after their promotion charge was abruptly halted by an off-field Spygate scandal, resulting in banishment from the final. With eight clean sheets registered during his initial stint, Peretz will serve as the defensive foundation for Eckert’s side as they target automatic promotion next season. Follow TipsGG for continued coverage of Southampton’s Championship campaign.