Southampton defender Maya Yoshida has joined Italian Serie A Sampdoria on loan for the rest of the season.
The centre-half has played his last game for Saints after seven-and-a-half years at St Mary’s as his contract expires in the summer. He made 194 appearances and scored nine goals.
The Japan international, 31, will link up with former Southampton team-mate Manolo Gabbiadini in Genoa.
A Saints statement read: “Everyone at Southampton would like to thank Maya for his years of dedicated service and we wish him every success in the coming months and beyond. You will always be welcome back at St Mary’s, Maya.”
'People will remember us because we got to No.1 in the world rankings and achieved great things - but our biggest regret is that we didn’t win anything': Ex-Everton star Kevin Mirallas opens up on 'honour' of being part of nation's golden generation
‘I’m sure we’d have finished in the top four or five if he hadn’t joined Chelsea in January. Him leaving damaged the team, but we couldn’t stand in his way’: Alan Curbishley reflects on failed Champions League dream after selling key player
