Southampton fans have taken to Twitter to react after Cedric Soares revealed in an interview with The Telegraph that he plans to leave the club at the end of the season.

The 28-year-old – signed from Sporting Lisbon for £4.7m – spent the second half of last season on loan at Inter Milan, but has since returned to St Mary’s to make five appearances this term.

However, with his contract set to expire at the end of the current campaign, the 33-cap Portugal international has made a pretty big revelation in stating his desire to leave when his terms run out.

“I have just this season left. Right now after this season I think I am going to make another step and see what is the best for me. It’s a great opportunity and it’s something (being out-of-contract) that maybe happens once in your life for a player.”

One supporter said that they’re “not worried” about Cedric leaving, stating that it might actually encourage the south coast side to sign some full-backs “for once” – The Athletic reveal that the Saints are targeting reinforcements at centre-back and full-back in the New Year.

‘Southampton are understood to be eyeing up reinforcements at centre-back and full-back in the New Year, with one agent describing the team as a “mess at the back”.’

Let’s take a look at some more of the Twitter reaction…