It was a rumour that seemed to come out nowhere, but today, Cedric Soares has completed a loan move to Arsenal for the remainder of the season.
Wishing @OficialCedric luck, as he joins #AFC on loan ahead of his #SaintsFC contract expiring in the summer: https://t.co/hJOOMVk1qX
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) January 31, 2020
Southampton confirmed on their official website that the 28-year-old fullback has joined the Gunners for the rest of the season, with Cedric expected to join Arsenal on a permanent deal in the summer when his contract with the Saints expires.
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The former Sporting Lisbon defender had a mixed spell with Southampton in his five years with the club, with the defender making 138 appearances for the south coast side as stats from Transfermarkt show, and plenty of supporters on social media wishing Cedric the best of luck in his new footballing chapter.
Here’s what plenty of Southampton fans had to say about Cedric departing the club for Arsenal…
Good luck Cédric. Always a Saint
— Alisha Warwick (@AlishaW1709) January 31, 2020
Good luck cedric thank you for your service
— Kevvy-gee (@kevvygrindrod) January 31, 2020
Good luck Cedric
— Josh (@Hasenhuttlera) January 31, 2020
Obregados Cedric.
— Kevin G Hawkins (@KevinGHawkins49) January 31, 2020
Good luck @OficialCedric
— مشاري (@mshari_alahmari) January 31, 2020
good luck Cedric, thanks for everything
— kirsty (@ItsKirstyyy) January 31, 2020
The Saints have already made moves in signing the Portuguese defender’s replacement, with Southampton signing Kyle Walker-Peters from Tottenham earlier in the week on loan.
