'Speaking to Jonathan Walters, I know I’m joining a great club' - Gavin Bazunu signs for Stoke

“Gavin is a high calibre goalkeeper," Walters told Stoke's official website.

GAVIN AND STOKE CITY: Stoke City have completed the signing of Gavin Bazunu on loan from Southampton. Pic: Stoke City FC.

Stoke City have completed the signing of Gavin Bazunu on loan from Southampton until the end of the season.

The Republic of Ireland goalkeeper leaves the Saints, who he helped reach the Premier League two seasons ago and joins the Potters, who are currently eight in the Championship, one point outside the playoff places. 

“Gavin is a high calibre goalkeeper who has played at the top level for club and country,” Sporting Director and former Ireland international Jonathan Walters told the club's official website.

“Losing Viktor for a period of time meant that we had to act decisively, and when the opportunity to bring Gavin in came along, we acted quickly.

“Gavin is a goalkeeper who has played in the Premier League, has international experience and knows this division well, having been promoted out of it before. Bringing that experience into the group is valuable between now and the end of the season.

“Just as important, from everything we know about Gavin, he’s a top professional with a determined mindset and the right personality. He’s the type of character who will fit in well into our dressing room, which is something that we place a real importance on.”

Bazunu added: “From speaking to Jonathan Walters and some of the players here, I know I’m joining a great club and a brilliant group of lads.

“With the squad fighting for something big, it’s an exciting time for me to join. We’re in a great position and, if we can put a run of results together, I believe we can make ourselves challengers come the end of the season.”

The Dubliner will wear the number 31 shirt for the Potters.