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Leaving Rangers for Southampton hasn’t sunk in yet – Joe Aribo

“I do need to sit down and let this one sink in as it’s literally a dream come true (to move to the English Premier League)."

Super Eagles star Joe Aribo has admitted his decision to leave Rangers this summer for Southampton “hasn’t actually sunk in yet” after he completed a dream move to the English Premier League.

The Nigeria international was approaching the final year of his Ibrox, which contained a £10 million buy-out clause, when Southampton won the race for his signature amidst interest from Crystal Palace, Fulham and Nottingham Forest.

Speaking in depth on his decision to leave Rangers, the 25-year-old admitted it was his childhood aspiration to play in the English top flight during a heartfelt look back at his time in Govan.

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Southampton completed the signing of Joe Aribo from Rangers on a four-year deal.

“I don’t think words can actually describe how I felt out there. I didn’t know what to do. I didn’t know how to celebrate. I lost like everything.

 “I literally didn’t know what to do. I remember I saw my family who were right there. And even in that, just seeing them celebrating was an amazing feeling.

 “Rangers are a real family. It holds a big place in my heart. The fans are amazing as are my team-mates and the staff.

“Leaving hasn’t actually sunk in yet. And that’s the thing with me. I don’t really let moments get to me too much.

“I do need to sit down and let this one sink in as it’s literally a dream come true (to move to the English Premier League). From a child, I wanted this.”

This article was updated 1 year ago

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