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

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.

The arrival of a proven Championship goalscorer gives head coach Vitor Matos another attacking option to call upon this season, adding to a forward line that already includes Zan Vipotnik and Adam Idah.

Stewart joins on the back of an impressive campaign with Southampton, having scored 11 goals in 33 appearances in all competitions last season.

That included a strong finish to the season, with eight goals in 16 matches as the Saints reached both the Championship play-offs and the FA Cup semi-finals.

The striker was also part of Scotland’s World Cup squad this summer, coming off the bench in their group game against Morocco.

It was at Sunderland where Stewart first made his name south of the border, scoring 40 goals in 81 appearances for the Black Cats and playing a key role as they won promotion from League One via the play-offs and lifted the EFL Trophy at Wembley, form that earned him a move to Southampton back in 2023.

His arrival at Swansea inevitably reignites questions over the long-term future of Vipotnik, who continues to be linked with clubs in England and across Europe.

The club, however, have been consistent throughout the summer in insisting there’s been no change to the Slovenian’s situation, despite the added competition up front.

Head coach Vitor Matos believes it’s not just goals Stewart will bring to the squad, but leadership too.

“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 echoed those sentiments, pointing to Stewart’s track record as the reason he was targeted.

“We are delighted that Ross has joined Swansea City,” Stevens added. “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 is unlikely to be the last new face through the door at the Swansea.com Stadium before the transfer window shuts.

Stevens told supporters at Wednesday night’s fans’ forum that further additions are being worked on, with the club still in talks over a move for Valencia midfielder Andre Almeida.

Swansea are also reportedly continuing to pursue Senegalese youngster Ousseynou Fall Seck as Matos looks to bolster his squad further ahead of the Championship campaign.

---

If you want to read more pieces from Sportin Wales, why not read to our monthly magazine here or subscribe to the magazine and newsletter at https://sportin.wales/subscribe/.

Our podcast is back for the new season and our co-founder Alex Cuthbert is in charge! You can find all the episodes here or the video versions on our YouTube channel.

You can also keep track of our pieces and videos on our socials at @Sportin_Wales on X or Sportin Wales on Instagram and Facebook.