Overview
- Southampton and Bayern Munich confirmed the permanent transfer on Friday, June 5, 2026, with Peretz signing a four-year contract and reports putting the fee at about €7.5–8 million.
- Peretz became Southampton’s undisputed No.1 after joining on loan in January, playing every minute of a 21-match unbeaten run and recording eight to nine clean sheets across 26 appearances.
- Bayern agreed the sale because Peretz faced limited first-team chances behind Manuel Neuer and other goalkeepers, and the club needed to free squad space and funds.
- The deal gives Southampton a defensive cornerstone as they rebuild following the EFL’s decision to expel them from the play-off final and impose a four-point deduction for next season.
- Peretz said he felt at home on the south coast and committed to helping Southampton seek promotion, while the club’s technical director welcomed his decision as key to their short-term sporting plans.