Petrescu seals Southampton switch

Southampton have completed the signing of Bradford's Dan Petrescu.

The right wing-back has signed on at The Dell for a nominal fee from the Premiership's bottom club in a deal that will keep him at the club until 2003.

Petrescu has taken a huge paycut, but the chance to link up again with former boss Glenn Hoddle, who signed him for Chelsea, may have persuaded the Romanian.

Petrescu passed a medical on Friday morning amid minor concerns over a back injury.

"He had a thorough medical examination and has come through that with flying colours," chairman Rupert Lowe told the club's official website.

"We are delighted that a player of Dan's undoubted international class and calibre has signed for Southampton."

"His record speaks for itself and the fact that he has accepted a large drop in wages shows his desire to play for the club."

Petrescu could be in line for a place in the squad to face Charlton at The Dell, but he may be rested after a hectic couple of days.