Official Statement from Southampton FC as follows

“We’ve been made aware of a concerning issue affecting the club and the wider football community relating to individuals falsely claiming to be associated with Southampton Football Club, specifically impersonating members of our scouting team.

We want to emphasise that we take this matter very seriously and are committed to safeguarding our community from any potential harm. While we cannot discuss specific incidents in detail, we want to highlight this issue to protect others from falling victim to this deceptive scheme.

Southampton Football Club will never reach out to players or families directly via social media platforms, we’ll never use personal email addresses for official communication inviting players for trials. We’ll also never ask you to pay us any money or to share your bank details.

We urge everyone to check the legitimacy of any communication claiming to be from Southampton Football Club. If you have any doubts or suspicions, please reach out to us directly through our official email address: supporterservices@saintsfc.co.uk

Our scouting network plays a crucial role in identifying and nurturing talent, and we encourage aspiring players to pursue their dreams. However, any official communication regarding trials will always adhere to the highest standards of professionalism.”