Armel Bella-Kotchap has said Ralph Hasenhuttl was a key factor for him joining Southampton.

The 20-year-old defender moved to Saints from VfL Bochum on Tuesday in a deal worth £8.6m.

And the German is excited to work with Hasenhuttl at St. Mary's.

"I think, every young player dreams to play in the Premier League and I'm here and I'm happy and thankful for that," said Bella-Kotchap.

"The coach has a big impact on me. We speak the same language and his interest was very big in me.

"The club convinced me and said they want to make a project with me and I'm ready to go and I will fight for my place."