Ings completes permanent move to Southampton

Striker says this season feels like his most exciting one yet after signing a three-year contract to join from Liverpool

Southampton have confirmed the permanent signing of Danny Ings from Liverpool after his season-long loan at St Mary's last term.

The 26-year-old striker made 24 Premier League appearances for Saints in 2018/19, scoring seven goals.

And he has now agreed a contract with Southampton until 2022.

"Now I've signed permanently, I feel great," Ings told the club's official website. "I've looked after myself over the summer and I'm just raring to go for the new season.

"Personally, it's a big season for me. I feel like it's my most exciting really."

Ings is Southampton's third summer signing after the arrivals of fellow striker Che Adams and winger Moussa Djenepo.

He will aim to be in the starting line-up and get off the mark with a goal when Ralph Hasenhuttl's side begin their campaign at Burnley on Saturday, 10 August.

See: Summer 2019 transfers