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Southampton sign Cyle Larin permanently after nine-goal loan

6/6/2026

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Summary

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Southampton signed Canadian striker Cyle Larin permanently on a two-year deal with a third-year option through 2029.
After joining on loan from Mallorca in January, Larin scored on his debut against Watford and finished with nine goals, eight in the Championship, averaging a goal every 107 minutes.
Larin, an 89-cap Canadian, will play at the 2026 World Cup and credited manager Tonda Eckert’s 21-game unbeaten run for staying with Southampton.

History

Historical Context

In 1998 Canada entered CONCACAF qualifying for the France World Cup but finished bottom of its group with six points and a –15 goal difference, marking its first failed campaign since the 1986 appearance. Goalkeeper Craig Forrest earned 13 caps in that cycle. Today forward Cyle Larin’s permanent Southampton deal recalls that era as Canada eyes its 2026 co-hosted tournament.

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Story summary

Southampton signed Canadian striker Cyle Larin permanently on a two-year deal with a third-year option through 2029.
After joining on loan from Mallorca in January, Larin scored on his debut against Watford and finished with nine goals, eight in the Championship, averaging a goal every 107 minutes.
Larin, an 89-cap Canadian, will play at the 2026 World Cup and credited manager Tonda Eckert’s 21-game unbeaten run for staying with Southampton.

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