Southampton has signed Mario Lemina from Juventus for a club record £16 million ($20.8 million) with £2 million in add-ons.

Lemina spent two seasons with Juventus.

“Mario is an outstanding talent who has already achieved a great deal in his career, winning a number of titles and gaining experience of playing on some of the biggest stages in world football,” the Southampton vice chairman (football), Les Reed, said.

“Investing in a player of Mario’s quality and buying from a club like Juventus is a significant statement of intent from the club and this is a purchase that has set another club-record fee.

“Mario still has his best years ahead of him and we believe he will not only be an excellent acquisition for us in the immediate future but that he will also be able to realise even more of his potential here in the years to come.”