'Dream' move for Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh as he signs for Southampton from Cork City

"I'm absolutely buzzing, this is a dream come true really. Playing back home in Ireland it's always been a dream to get a contract in England and it's here now and I'm happy."

SAINTS GO MARCHING ON: Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh has signed for Southampton. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh has signed for English Championship side Southampton from Cork City.

The 18-year-old was one of the first academy players to sign a professional contract with the Rebel Army in 2021, and went on to make over 25 senior appearances for the club.