Official | Southampton sign Nürnberg’s Caspar Jander, Leo Scienza to follow soon? | OneFootball

Southampton’s purchase of Nürnberg midfielder Caspar Jander has been officially confirmed. As reported earlier, the Saints have shelled out €12m for the 2. Bundesliga professional. The 22-year-old has yet to make an appearance in the German top flight. Only 11 months ago, Jander was considered a €750,000 valued player. Via success with his club and the Germany U21s, Jander has raised his estimated market value to €7m.

Southampton do appear set to complete the singing of a German top flight player soon. The latest on the EFL Championship side’s pursuit of Heidenheim attacker Leo Scienza – per Fabrizio Romano – holds that Scienza has agreed to terms with Southampton and lodged a transfer request with his Bundesliga club. Heidenheim remain prepared to let Scienza depart for €8m to €9m.

Jander expressed some bewilderment at his unexpected move to the Isle in his club statement. Southampton’s German technical director Johannes Spors noted that Southampton had worked hard to fend off several competitors to secure Jander’s services and welcomed a solid midfield “all-rounder”.

“It’s really amazing,” Jander noted. “When I heard that Southampton wanted me, I was so interested in coming here. I’m really happy to be here. Southampton is such a big club with so much tradition and so many great players who have played here.“

GGFN | Peter Weis