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'I lied about Southampton - I said it was London, the second tier': Saints hero Papa Waigo's agent admits he tricked him into 2009 St Mary's loan... but the forward ended up wanting a permanent move from Fiorentina!

The agent of Southampton hero Papa Waigo has revealed he tricked the Senegalese striker into accepting a loan deal on the south coast.

The 36-year-old - who now plays for Masafi Sports Club in the UAE - joined the Saints in September 2009 before going on to score seven goals and record eight assists in 39 games for the then-League One outfit.

One of those strikes also helped the Saints win the former Johnstone's Paint Trophy with a 4-1 victory against Carlisle United.

Southampton hero Papa Waigo's agent has revealed he had to trick the striker to move there

The move came after things had turned sour at Fiorentina when he accidentally insulted coach Cesare Prandelli to his son and fitness coach Nicolo due to a lack of playing time.