Shane Long's wife Kayleah is 'proud' of the Ireland striker after he sealed a switch to Bournemouth last night.
The Southampton star will spend the rest of the season with the Championship side after completing the move on last night's transfer deadline day.
The 34-year-old has found himself out of favour this season at St Mary's, and Kayleah expressed her delight in a social media post today.
"Mad (that) you go asleep and wake up to news your husband has moved clubs," she told fans on Instagram.
"Can’t wait to see him playing again, doing what he loves, giving 100% as always and hopefully being that helping hand for Bournemouth to go back up.
"Forever proud of his determination, keeping his head down and staying focused".
The Ireland striker joins on loan as part of a transfer deadline day merry-go-round that kicked off with him being linked with the Cherries in a deal that would see Josh King go the other way.
With the Saints only willing to let Long go if they had a replacement lined up, they signed Liverpool forward Takumi Minamino on loan leading to the 34-year-old's last gasp departure.
As a result, Bournemouth sealed the deal and also let go off forward King, who instead joined Everton on a permanent deal.
“I am delighted to bring an attacker of Shane’s experience and quality to the club,” said AFC Bournemouth manager Jason Tindall.
“As well as his undoubted technical ability, Shane’s character, maturity and leadership skills are something we have been searching for to add to what is a relatively young squad.
“He has played at the highest level for the majority of his career – including the past nine seasons – and we are hoping to bring the best out of him over the coming months as we aim to gain promotion back to the Premier League.”
