BBC · Aug 31, 2025
Defender Jelert joins Southampton on loan
Image caption, Elias Jelert has won three senior caps for DenmarkSouthampton have signed Danish defender Elias Jelert from Galatasaray on a season-long loan.
The 22-year-old full-back has been capped by Denmark and has also played for FC Copenhagen at club level.
Jelert appeared in both the Champions League and Conference League for Copenhagen, and has also played in the Europa League at Galatasaray.
"When I heard the interest from the start, I was like, 'ok, I know the club from the Premier League, I know that the goal is to get back up and I want to be a part of that ride'," he said.
"I think it's very realistic to go back up, so for me it was a good plan."