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Southampton Secures Permanent Deals for Striker Cyle Larin and Goalkeeper Daniel Peretz
6/6/2026, 8:57:50 AM
Permanent Transfers of Cyle Larin and Daniel Peretz Confirmed
Southampton Football Club announced that Canadian striker Cyle Larin and Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz have each signed permanent contracts after productive loan spells. Larin, 31, joined on a two-year deal with an option for a third year, while Peretz, 25, agreed to a four-year contract reportedly worth £6.5-7 million. Both players will remain at St Mary’s for the 2026/27 campaign.
Loan Successes and Club Ambitions
Larin arrived on loan from RCD Mallorca in January and scored with his first touch against Watford, eventually netting nine goals in 22 appearances. His contributions helped Southampton complete a 21-match unbeaten run in the Sky Bet Championship and reach the FA Cup semi-final. Peretz, on loan from Bayern Munich, featured in every minute of that unbeaten stretch, kept eight clean sheets, and played 26 times across all competitions, losing only twice. The season also marked the 50th anniversary of Southampton’s 1976 Wembley triumph and unfolded amid the club’s effort to move past the “Spygate” controversy that lingered over the summer.
Performance Metrics from 2025/26 Season
- Cyle Larin: 9 goals in 22 games (8 in 16 Championship matches), average 1 goal per 107 minutes, unbeaten in 18 Championship fixtures, single defeat in FA Cup semi-final.
- Daniel Peretz: 26 appearances, 8 clean sheets, played every minute of the 21-game unbeaten run, only 2 losses overall.
- Contracts: Larin – 2-year deal + 1-year option; Peretz – 4-year deal, fee £6.5-7 million.
- International Profile: Larin holds 89 caps for Canada and is the nation’s second-all-time scorer; Peretz previously made over 100 appearances for Maccabi Tel Aviv and has represented Israel.
Club and Player Comments
Southampton released statements confirming the signings, emphasizing the players’ fit with manager Tonda Eckert’s system and the club’s long-term objectives. Technical Director Johannes Spors highlighted Larin’s immediate impact and Peretz’s confidence-boosting presence. Both players expressed enthusiasm for remaining at the club, citing the supportive environment and shared ambition to achieve Premier League promotion.
No Public Dissent Recorded
The available sources contain no criticism or opposition to the transfers; all commentary reflects a unified, positive outlook from the club and the players.
Key Voices on the Deals
- “I’m super excited. For the last few months this was my home and we had so many good times, and also some tense times, but even in the last few weeks with how we stayed together you could really feel this home environment.” — Daniel Peretz, Goalkeeper
- “I’m just very happy to be back. From the first day I came into Southampton I was very welcomed by the staff, the players, and then just how it started, to score on my first touch, I think it helped very much.” — Cyle Larin, Striker
- “I trust the coach, he gave me that trust to go play free and I think he gave the whole team a structure to play free and trust each other.” — Cyle Larin, Striker
- “It doesn’t matter where we start, I think we will be right back up there at the top and show everyone it wasn’t just a fluke. I think we have the guys on the team to do it and the fans to do it.” — Cyle Larin, Striker
- “We knew about Daniel’s qualities when we signed him on loan in January, and his impact on the team was clear for everybody to see.” — Johannes Spors, Group Technical Director
Future Outlook for Saints
Larin will join Canada’s squad for the 2026 World Cup, while Peretz prepares for upcoming Israel international fixtures before reporting to Staplewood for pre-season. Southampton aims to build on the unbeaten run, leverage the new contracts, and pursue promotion to the Premier League in the coming season.
