Southampton have completed the loan signing of goalkeeper Mouez Hassen from OGC Nice.
The France Under-21 international has agreed a five-month deal to stay at St Mary's Stadium until the end of the season and becomes Southampton's first signing of the January transfer window.
Hassen made his breakthrough at Nice in the 2013/14 season under Claude Puel, now the Southampton manager, and played 50 times in all competitions for the French Ligue 1 side.
#SaintsFC is pleased to announce the loan signing of goalkeeper @hassen_mouez from @ogcnice! #SaintMouez https://t.co/IR961KJlbP
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) January 31, 2017
"I am really happy," the 21-year-old told southamptonfc.com. "It's a pleasure for me to come to England for the first time and I am really happy to get to know the Premier League.
"I am really looking forward to joining the team."
Hassen is hoping to help Saints improve upon their Premier League position, 11th, and could make his debut for Puel's side at home to West Ham United on Saturday.