From Eastleigh to Japan – Where the players who left Saints this summer are now

Southampton saw numerous players depart during the recent summer transfer window through a mix of permanent sales, contract expiries, and loan deals. Dan Hargraves rounds up how former Saints players have fared at their new destinations across domestic leagues and abroad, ranging from the Premier League to clubs in France, Italy, and Japan.

Among the notable moves, midfielder Shea Charles has impressed after starting three Premier League matches for Fulham, while defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis joined Aston Villa on a permanent transfer. Goalkeeper Alex McCarthy signed with Leicester City under former manager Russell Martin, and striker Ben Brereton Diaz secured a loan move to Sheffield United.