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Fraser Forster: 'I needed a fresh challenge'

Newly-signed Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster insists that he needed a "new challenge" after four years with Celtic.

Fraser Forster has said that he decided to move to Southampton because he wanted a "new challenge".

The Premier League side confirmed that they had signed the goalkeeper from Celtic earlier today, ending his four-year stay with the Scottish champions.

The England international told The Mirror: "I have accepted a new opportunity away from Celtic. I know the club wanted me to stay and I know they did everything they possibly can to keep me.

"It has been a brilliant experience being part of a squad which has won titles and trophies and taken part in the Champions League. But I felt now was the right time for a new challenge in the English Premier League."

The Saints are believed to have paid around £10m for Forster.

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