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Matt Targett signs new five-year-deal at Southampton after impressing Mauricio Pellegrino in pre-season

Southampton academy graduate Matt Targett has signed a new five-year contract with the Premier League club.

The 21-year-old defender missed the majority of the 2016-17 campaign, in which Saints finished eighth, due to a hamstring injury but has impressed new St Mary's boss Mauricio Pellegrino in pre-season.

Matt Targett holds a Southampton shirt after committing his future to the club
Matt Targett holds a Southampton shirt after committing his future to the club
The 21-year-old sits alongside vice chairman Les Reed after penning a five-year-deal
The 21-year-old sits alongside vice chairman Les Reed after penning a five-year-deal

'It's a great way to kick off the season,' said left-back Targett. 'I am really happy to sign.