African Legend Jaidi Congratulates Tella On Senior Debut For Southampton

Former Southampton U23s coach Radhi Jaïdi has sent words of felicitation to Southampton's newest academy graduate, Nathan Tella following his senior debut in the club's 3-0 victory over Norwich yesterday.

Donning the jersey No. 52 on his back, the Nigeria-eligible starlet stepped onto the Carrow Road turf to replace Danny Ings with 88 minutes on the clock for his maiden top-flight appearance for the Saints.

A winger by trade, Tella spent ten years at the Arsenal Academy before joining Southampton in March 2017, and he has gone on to become a key player for the U23s.

Thus, the Tunisian legend who took the 20-year-old under his wing during his time at the club is thrilled with the progress of his former pupil has made and reacted thus,

"Great win @SouthamptonFC and congratulations for another @premierleague debut and academy product Nathan Tella, very proud of you👏🏾", Jaidi wrote on his official Twitter handle following Southampton's victory.

Southampton who moved into 13th with the comfortable victory are next in action against Arsenal on Thursday, June 25.