Southampton Academy graduate Alfie Jones yesterday completed a loan move out to north of the border side St Mirren.
Young #SaintsFC defender @ALFIEJONES97 has completed a loan move to #StMirrenFC. Full details: https://t.co/MsOS0BtRuG
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) August 15, 2018
The 20-year-old joins last season’s Scottish Championship winners as they make the step up to Scotland’s top-flight and he will be looking to help them improve on their start to the year.
He has just recently signed a new two-year deal at the club so we more than see a future in him, and this loan will be designed to bring him up another level as he continues his development in the game.
The centre-back by trade, but capable of slotting into midfield, will certainly give his new club options and it should help him gain additional game time, so hopefully this will be a win, win move for all parties.
Reacting to the news on social media, Saints fans rightly wished him well for the year ahead and they thought it would be a good spell for the youngster.
Good work. GL Alfie a good club and look forward to seeing you in the Saints Squad soon.
— Les' Lamborghini (@saintbannerman) August 15, 2018
It isn't losing him, he is out on loan and still contracted to the club. He isn't ready for the Premier League yet so this will potentially help him get to that level.
— FM Saints Researcher (@MatthewLeGod) August 15, 2018
Over the years St. Mirren have been a good club for young players who show real talent to go out on loan too. We took a raw Charlie Adam who then went back to Rangers after his loan period with us to become a regular Rangers plus Scotland international. Paul Dummet is another ex.
— Graeme Elmes (@GraemeElmes) August 15, 2018
I consider it a saintly move,from one saint to another saint. You must be a pure saint. Wishing you a great spell and thanks for the farewell goal at the weekend.
— Joseph Tayo (@SaintsTayo) August 15, 2018
All the very best Alfie ????????????⚪️????
— Art68????⚪️ (@ArthurCogger) August 15, 2018
Thanks Chris???????? hope you well!
— Alfie Jones (@ALFIEJONES97) August 15, 2018
???????? legend! Will do, thank you!
— Alfie Jones (@ALFIEJONES97) August 15, 2018
Onwards and upwards for the lad, I’m sure I’m not alone in now keeping a close eye on how get gets on.