Romain Perraud says he's thrilled to be playing in the Premier League with Southampton.

The left-back was snapped up from Brest earlier this summer.

"It's amazing, it's a dream," the left-back told Sky Sports, ahead of Southampton's game against Manchester United on Sunday.

"When I was young it [the Premier League] was my favourite championship and now, I am here. I need to adapt to the Premier League, it has really big teams, but it was important, and I couldn't turn it down.

"I am a player who gives his best, I try to give my best every time. I play with more energy, with heart, I run the channels when I can and try to get involved in the attack when I can.

"It's a big challenge for me to play here but with more time, more training and adaptation I think it will come naturally. I think I can improve.

"The most important thing was the conversation I had with the coach and the director of the board because I'm a young player and I need to progress and improve my game, and they think Southampton is the best club for me.

"At Southampton, there is a way to form players, to give them a chance, and the club has a good mentality. I am very happy to be here and hope we have a great season."