Southampton sign Long and Gardos


Ireland's Shane Long (L) is challenged by Turkey's Omer Toprak during their international friendly soccer match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin May 25, 2014. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton

LONDON (Reuters) - Southampton have signed Ireland striker Shane Long from Hull City and Steaua Bucharest defender Florin Gardos, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

Gardos, a centre back capped 12 times by Romania, joined Long at the south-coast club as new Saints manager Ronald Koeman attempts to rebuild his squad after a number of high-profile departures.

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