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Sekou Mara: Southampton sign teenage striker from Bordeaux

Southampton have made a sixth signing of the summer by bringing in striker Sekou Mara from French club Bordeaux.

Mara scored six goals in 26 league games last season as Bordeaux finished bottom of the French top flight.

"Sekou is coming here to score goals," said Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl. "He has shown in the French league he can, now he needs to work hard and show he can do this in the Premier League."

He added: "He is a young guy who will need time to adapt to a new country and a new league, but we are excited about his potential and what he can become in the future.