Defender Jelert joins Southampton on loan

Elias Jelert has won three senior caps for Denmark

Southampton have signed Danish defender Elias Jelert from Galatasaray on a season-long loan.

The 22-year-old full-back has been capped by Denmark and has also played for FC Copenhagen at club level.

Jelert appeared in both the Champions League and Conference League for Copenhagen, and has also played in the Europa League at Galatasaray.

"When I heard the interest from the start, I was like, 'ok, I know the club from the Premier League, I know that the goal is to get back up and I want to be a part of that ride'," he said.

"I think it's very realistic to go back up, so for me it was a good plan."

In the summer, Jelert played in all three of Denmark's matches in the European Under-21 Championship.

Southampton's group technical director Johannes Spors said: "Elias is a versatile player who can play on the right or left side of defence.

"He has also played in midfield too, which is a great asset in adding to our squad depth.

"He is a player who has come from successful environments at FC Copenhagen and Galatasaray. Elias is used to winning, which is exactly the culture and mentality we are striving to build here at Southampton."