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.