Wesley Hoedt joins Royal Antwerp from Southampton on season-long loan
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Wesley Hoedt played in some of Southampton's pre-season friendlies
Southampton defender Wesley Hoedt has joined Belgian Pro League side Royal Antwerp on a season-long loan.
The Netherlands international made 13 Premier League appearances for Saints in 2018-19 before ending the season on loan with La Liga side Celta Vigo.
Southampton paid £15m to sign Hoedt from Lazio on a five-year deal in 2017.
Hoedt, who made all of his six international appearances that year, follows former Everton winger Kevin Mirallas to Antwerp.
Gabon international Mario Lemina also left Southampton on European transfer deadline day.
The 26-year-old, who joined Saints from Juventus in 2017, moved to Turkish champions Galatasaray on a season-long loan deal.
On Saturday, Norwegian winger Mohamed Elyounoussi joined Celtic from Southampton on another season-long loan.
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