The Saints have agreed to pay £18million plus a further £7m in potential add-ons.
Aaron Ramsdale has joined Southampton from Arsenal
The goalkeeper dressed up as Hagrid for his announcement video
Ramsdale dressed up as Hagrid for the Championship Play-Off final
And they announced his arrival with a hilarious social media post which involved the goalkeeper dressing up as Harry Potter character Hagrid with a full costume and wig.
Ramsdale wore a similar costume while supporting Southampton in the Championship play-off final in May.
Both Arsenal and Saints fans loved the announcement, with one person commenting: "No way this is absolutely class from our media team."
While another wrote: "Southampton fans you've got an absolute gem here."
Discussing his arrival at St Mary's, Ramsdale said: "I'm absolutely delighted. The way the manager wants to play, the way he was when I spoke to him, he was just full of so much enthusiasm.
"I'd never met him before, but he made me feel about eight feet tall, which is just what you want.
"Coming back down to the south coast as well for me and my family, it would be an easier transition than most, so I feel like I can hit the ground running.
"I'm looking forward to this year, just getting back to what I do best and having a big smile on my face while doing it here."
The Saints reignited their interest in Ramsdale after their deal for Feyenoord's Justin Bijlow collapsed due to a failed medical.
Arsenal rejected a loan approach this month but the South Coast club returned with an initial offer of £18million, rising to £25m with add-ons.
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