 He had attracted the attention of Premiership sides West Ham United and Portsmouth, but decided to opt for the potential of the Football League side, where he was likely to get more games.On 30 December 2006, Pelé scored his first competitive goal for the Saints, against Leicester City.He started 2006–07 in his natural central defensive position but was eventually moved into defensive midfield, playing alongside Jermaine Wright for most of the season, while also moving back into defence to cover for injuries to Darren Powell and Claus Lundekvam.