Mario Lemina: Southampton midfielder joins Nice

Mario Lemina has won 19 caps for Gabon since making his debut in 2015.

Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina has joined Ligue 1 side Nice, ending his four-year spell at St Mary's.

Lemina, 27, signed for the Saints from Juventus for £15.4m in 2017, making 52 appearances and scoring twice.

The Gabon international had spent the last two seasons on loan at Galatasaray and Fulham, but was unable to help the West London club avoid relegation from the Premier League last season.

Lemina was previously linked with a move to Newcastle United this summer.

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