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Saints seal Jos deal

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Monday 5 December 2011 09:33, UK

Jos Hooiveld: Permanent deal at Southampton
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Southampton have confirmed that they have completed the signing of Jos Hooiveld on a permanent deal from Celtic.

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Hooiveld pens permanent deal

Southampton have confirmed that they have completed the signing of Jos Hooiveld on a permanent deal from Celtic. Skysports.com exclusively revealed last month that the Saints had opened talks with Celtic. Hooiveld joined Southampton on-loan in August, and this spell was due to expire in January. He has impressed hugely at the heart of Nigel Adkins' back-line and had attracted interest from some Premier League clubs, but the Championship leaders have now finalised a deal worth just short of £2million. As Hooiveld is already registered with Southampton, they have been able to finalise the Dutchman's permanent signing outside of the transfer window on a three-and-a-half-year deal.

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