Former Southampton star Dusan Tadic says that he will always be grateful to the club.

Tadic played a key role in helping Ajax to the semi finals of the Champions League last term.

But he has not forgotten his time at St. Mary's.

Speaking to The Guardian, the ex-Saint said: "A lot of clubs were really interested but I said to Southampton that I only wanted to go to Ajax.

"Perhaps they wanted me to go to another club, but I was immediately clear. I said: 'This is the only club that I want to go to.'

"I really appreciate that they let me follow my feeling because they probably would have received more money from other clubs."