Welington officially joins Saints
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Brazilian defender Welington has joined Southampton following the expiry of his contract with Sao Paulo.
An agreement was reached in the summer regarding the 23-year-old but he stayed at Sao Paulo until the end of their season.
Welington made 164 appearances for the Brazilian top-flight side, also being a part of winning teams in the 2023 Copa do Brasil final and the 2024 Supercopa do Brasil.
He will wear the number 34 shirt at St Mary's.