JOSE Fonte revealed to Solent Sports News he nearly joined Southampton last summer ahead of Sunday’s Legends Charity Match.
The Portuguese centre back admitted he nearly joined the Saints ahead of their promotion season. Fonte eventually joined SC Braga on July 19 2023 after Southampton didn’t persue the move.
Fonte admitted being close to his family back in Penafiel was key to his move to the Portuguese League. Braga finished last season in 4th place.
The Southampton charity match was not the only important story to come out of the international break.
