Arriving in the summer of 2019 from Belgian outfit Anderlecht, the teenager turned 17 last week and now agrees terms on a deal until June 2022.



Adjusting quickly to life at Saints, the lively attacker has become a mainstay in Paul Hardyman’s Under-18s side, whilst also featuring for the Under-23s on a handful of occasions.

Signing as a scholar last July, Olaigbe is pleased to have committed his future to the club.



“I’m very proud,” he said. “I’m very proud to be here and I thank my family, my friends and my coaches. I thank everyone.



“It feels good, amazing and I’m happy to be here. The beginning [of adjusting to life in England] was difficult, but when it came it was better.”

Kazeem Olaigbe with Academy Director Matt Hale (Photo: Isabelle Field)

Academy Director Matt Hale said: “Kazeem has been monitored for some time through our European recruitment team.



“He has exciting attacking qualities which have been highlighted already at under-23 level this season. His pace and fluid movement is pleasing on the eye and causes real difficulties for his direct opponents.



“I’m sure Kazeem will have a bright future ahead of him at Southampton FC.”

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