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Southampton Secure Divin Mubama on Season-Long Loan
8/11/2026, 8:22:04 PM
Transfer Details
Southampton Football Club confirmed that 21-year-old striker Divin Mubama has joined the Saints on a loan from Manchester City for the 2024-25 season. The move was announced alongside the club’s £30 million sale of midfielder Shea Charles to Fulham. Mubama’s loan agreement runs for the full campaign, with the player expected to remain at St Mary’s Stadium for the duration.
Player Background
Mubama progressed through West Ham United’s academy after joining at eight years old, making his senior debut for the Hammers in the Europa Conference League in 2023 and contributing to their FA Youth Cup triumph. He transferred to Manchester City in the summer of 2024, recording 18 appearances for the club, eight of them as a Premier League substitute. A season-long loan to Stoke City in 2023-24 saw him score five goals in 28 league matches before a ligament injury curtailed his involvement after a “terrible” challenge, as described by Stoke manager Mark Robins.
Club Statements and Season Outlook
Southampton’s sporting director Johannes Spors said the club acted swiftly to secure Mubama once his availability was confirmed, citing the striker’s goal-scoring record, work ethic and hunger as key attributes for the campaign. Mubama expressed confidence in his abilities, noting that the quality of Southampton’s playing style would provide him with chances to score, and highlighted his fresh and sharp condition following a productive pre-season in Asia where he contributed goals and an assist for Manchester City.
Upcoming Debut
The Saints anticipate Mubama’s first appearance at St Mary’s when they host Stoke City on Saturday, 22 August, at 3 p.m. BST. Ticket sales for the match are already underway, with hospitality packages also available.
