Southampton sign Joe Rothwell on loan from Bournemouth

"Hopefully we can get the club back to where it belongs." 👊

Joe Rothwell speaks for the first time as a Saint 👇

— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) January 15, 2024

"I'm thankful to Southampton for allowing me to come here. Hopefully I can come in and show my experience of this league and help them get over the line," Rothwell told the club website.

"I can't wait to finally get going and put my boots on, and hopefully we can get the club back to where it belongs."

Director of football Jason Wilcox added: "Joe is a quality addition who gives us further strength and depth in the squad, which will be particularly important as the season goes on.

"We're very pleased to be able to bring in a player of his experience and ability."