Sam Amo-Ameyaw sets Southampton goal after midfielder completes transfer from Tottenham

Southampton have announced the signing of Sam Amo-Ameyaw on a scholarship deal from Tottenham.

Amo-Ameyaw represented Spurs' Under-18 side 10 times last season and has already represented England at both U-17 and U-16 level.

A winger by trade, Amo-Ameyaw has said he aims to reach the Saints first-team and joined the club due to the clear pathway youngsters have to progress.

“In the past if you look at Southampton you see a lot of young players progressing through to the first-team,” said Amo-Ameyaw.

“I thought it’s a very good platform for me to progress through and hopefully I’ll be able to do just that at Southampton.

“I’m a good dribbler, I like to receive one-twos off others and get in the box and score. My aim is to get into the first team as quick as possible, but first I’ve got to do well with the 18s and progress through to that next level.”

On the addition of Amo-Ameyaw, Head of Youth Recruitment Dan Rice said that the winger was a player Saints had their eye on due to his ability his high level of technique and called him 'one of the most talented players in his age group.'

Rice said: “We are extremely excited and pleased to have signed Sam. He’s a player that was highly sought after and is regarded as one of the most talented players in his age group at this time.

“Sam is a dynamic attacking player with the ability to play off either wing. He’s a tricky and exciting player who possesses a high level of technique and skill which allows him to excel in one-v-one situations.”