Swansea City has successfully signed Ross Stewart, the Scotland striker, as a free agent following his departure from Southampton. Stewart has agreed to a three-year deal at the Swansea.com Stadium after leaving the Saints in June due to a contract disagreement.

The arrival of the 30-year-old striker raises questions about the future of Zan Vipotnik, who is expected to attract interest in the current transfer window after finishing last season as the Championship's top scorer.

Stewart, who was part of Scotland's squad at the recent World Cup, brings significant Championship experience, having previously played for Southampton and Sunderland. Head coach Vitor Matos praised Stewart as "an experienced and proven performer," noting his desire to be a senior leader in the dressing room.

Key highlights of Stewart's career include:

• Scoring 11 goals in 33 games for Southampton last season, despite injury setbacks.
• Contributing two goals during Southampton's FA Cup run, including one against Arsenal.
• A prolific stint at Sunderland, netting 40 goals in 81 appearances and helping the club gain promotion to the Championship.

Swansea's sporting director Ben Stevens expressed enthusiasm about Stewart's addition, highlighting his standout performances that earned him a place in Scotland's World Cup squad. Stewart becomes the sixth permanent signing for Swansea this summer, with the club also targeting players like Andre Almeida and Ousseynou Fall Seck.

As Swansea City continues to reshape its squad, all eyes will be on how Stewart integrates into the team and the implications for Vipotnik's position.