Victor Wanyama has been linked with a move away from Scottish Champions Celtic for quite some time and
has finally completed and inevitable move to the Premier League. It seemed at one point he may be
tempted abroad because of certain tax laws he would be able to evade.
The 22-year-old Nigerian midfielder has completed a deal that cost the Saints a whopping £12m which
matches their record transfer fee. The Saints last summer bought Gaston Ramirez for the same price.
The Nigerian burst onto the scene in what can be considered a successful Champions League tournament
for Celtic. The Celts beat Barcelona 2-1 at Celtic park with Wanyama opening the scoring in the 21st
minute.
Wanyama has only been at Celtic for two seasons but has played in 91 matches for the club, scoring 13
times. Neil Lennon and Celtic were desperate not to let the Nigerian leave but have made a profit of £11m
as they originally paid £900,000 for his signature.
Wanyama is the second major signing for the Saints this summer as the south coast club already
wrapped up a deal for Dejan Lovren.
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