Atletico Madrid defender Toby Alderweireld has expressed his desire to stay in the Premier League.

The Belgium international spent the recently-completed season on loan at Southampton and impressed in his 26 league appearances for the club.

Alderweireld said: "I really enjoyed the Premier League. I've had a fantastic year at Southampton and I want to thank the fans and the club for giving me the opportunity.

"The diversity is nice, the tempo, the atmosphere at games and the language is better for me than in Spain.

"I've had a fantastic year, I can't lie about that, so yes I'd like to stay in the Premier League.

"I really want to go to a club that really wants me. Southampton gave me that opportunity and it paid off, I think."