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‘What I want to do’ – Saints starlet Ehibhatiomhan sets out aims ahead of Juventus

Young Southampton striker Princewill Ehibhatiomhan is enjoying being amongst the goals for the Under-21s, but insists he's ready for a first-team opportunity whenever it arrives.

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 2:30 AM
‘What I want to do’ – Saints starlet Ehibhatiomhan sets out aims ahead of Juventus
Key Things to Know
  • Princewill Ehibhatiomhan aims to earn a Southampton first-team place by maintaining his strong goalscoring form.
  • The 21-year-old forward has scored 11 goals across eight appearances for Southampton's Under-21s this season.
  • Ehibhatiomhan opted against a loan departure after positive discussions with first-team head coach Tonda Eckert.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Southampton striker Princewill Ehibhatiomhan aims to push into the senior team by continuing his scoring form for the Under-21s. The forward has scored 11 goals in eight appearances this season and recently featured on the senior bench in a 1-1 draw against Birmingham City.

Ehibhatiomhan, whose brother Kelvin transferred to AC Horsens for around €750,000, gained loan experience with Swindon Town and Salford City last season. He chose to remain with Saints this season, citing a positive relationship with first-team coach Tonda Eckert ahead of an Under-21 fixture against Juventus.

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