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Southampton Full-Back Matt Targett Signs New 5-Year Deal as Saints Look to Secure Future

Southampton left-back Matt Targett has signed a new five-year contract at the club, keeping him at the south coast club until 2022.

The 21-year-old, who graduated from Southampton's academy in 2014, has put pen to paper to extend his contract at the club he has represented since he was eight-years-old.

Targett was unfortunate to miss the majority of last season through a serious hamstring injury. However, he has impressed during pre-season and is looking to kick on in 2017/18.

"It’s a great way to kick-off the season," Targett told SFC Media. "I am really happy to sign.