Swansea City announce Ross Stewart signing as he makes his feelings clear to Matos

Ross Stewart has completed his move to Swansea City, with the Scotland striker signing a three-year deal after leaving Southampton as a free agent

Swansea City have completed the signing of Scotland international Ross Stewart on a free transfer, with the experienced striker putting pen to paper on a three-year deal.

The 30-year-old becomes the Swans’ sixth signing of the summer and will wear the No.31 shirt after arriving following his departure from Southampton.

WalesOnline revealed on Wednesday evening that Stewart was poised to join the Championship club, with the move now officially confirmed.

The arrival of the proven Championship goalscorer further strengthens Vitor Matos’ attacking options ahead of the new campaign, competing with Zan Vipotnik and Adam Idah.

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Stewart joins having enjoyed an impressive campaign with Southampton last season, scoring 11 goals in 33 appearances in all competitions. That included a return of eight goals in 16 matches as the Saints finished the season strongly to reach the Championship play-offs and the FA Cup semi-finals.

The striker was also part of Scotland’s squad at this summer’s World Cup, making an appearance from the bench against Morocco.

Stewart first made his name south of the Scottish border with Sunderland, where he scored 40 goals in 81 appearances, helping the Black Cats win promotion from League One via the play-offs and lift the EFL Trophy at Wembley before earning a move to Southampton in 2023.

His arrival inevitably raises further questions about the long-term future of star striker Vipotnik, who continues to attract interest from clubs in England and across Europe. However, Swansea have maintained throughout the summer that there has been no change to the Slovenian’s situation despite strengthening their forward line.

Head coach Vitor Matos believes Stewart’s experience and leadership qualities will prove just as valuable as his goals.

“Ross is an experienced and proven performer in the Championship, and we are delighted to have him as part of what we are trying to build here at Swansea City,” said Matos.

“In our conversations he has made clear his hunger and desire to be an important senior figure and leader in our dressing room.

“His goalscoring record shows he is someone who relishes responsibility and we look forward to getting down to work with him and settling him into the group.”

Sporting director Ben Stevens added that Stewart’s pedigree made him an obvious target.

“We are delighted that Ross has joined Swansea City. He brings a wealth of experience on and off the pitch.

“His performances last season in the Championship were a standout, and it earned him a deserved place in Scotland’s World Cup squad.

“We are very excited to see Ross in a Swansea shirt.”

Stewart’s signing is unlikely to be Swansea’s final piece of business before the transfer window closes.

Stevens revealed at Wednesday night’s supporters’ forum that further additions are being worked on, while the Swans remain in talks over Valencia midfielder Andre Almeida. The club also continue to pursue Senegalese youngster Ousseynou Fall Seck as Matos looks to further strengthen his squad ahead of the Championship campaign.