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SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 15: Cedric of Portugal and Isco of Spain battle for the ball during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group B match between Portugal and Spain at Fisht Stadium on June 15, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Southampton: Cedric and Portugal thankful to Cristiano

Southampton: Saints announce friendly with Derby County

Southampton: Saints to host Burnley on opening day of 2018/19 season

Southampton: Hughes wants Saints to ‘dictate the opposition’

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MAY 08: Ronny Deila Celtic Manager looks on victory during the Ladbroke Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park on May 8, 2016 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Southampton: Ronny Deila didn’t want Virgil van Dijk to join the Saints

BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Jamie Vardy, Ryan Bertrand and Kieran Trippier of England in action during a England training session at St Georges Park on November 9, 2017 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Southampton: Ryan Bertrand comments on England snub

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Southampton U23 coach Radhi Jaidi looks on during the Checkatrade Trophy match between Northampton Town and Southampton U23 at Sixfields on November 7, 2017 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Southampton: Saints U23s to join Celtic and Marseille at pre-season tournament

MARSEILLE, FRANCE - JUNE 30: Rui Patricio (L) of Portugal is congratulated by his team mate Cedric Soares (R) after their team's win through the penalty shootout in the UEFA EURO 2016 quarter final match between Poland and Portugal at Stade Velodrome on June 30, 2016 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Southampton: Cedric features as Portugal beat Algeria

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: General view outside the stadium as fans arrive, ahead of the Premier League match between Southampton and AFC Bournemouth at St Mary's Stadium on April 28, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Southampton: Date for release of 2018/19 Saints kit given

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - MAY 30: Maya Yoshida of Japan in action during the international friendly match between Japan and Ghana at Nissan Stadium on May 30, 2018 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images)

Southampton: International duty for four Saints players

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 21: Cedric of Portugal attempts to shoot while he is closed down by the Russia defence during the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Group A match between Russia and Portugal at Spartak Stadium on June 21, 2017 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Southampton: Cedric plays full 90 as Portugal draw with Belgium

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MARCH 10: Mauricio Pellegrino, Manager of Southampton looks dejected during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Southampton at St. James Park on March 10, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Southampton: Former Saints boss Pellegrino has a new team

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 22: Jeremy Pied of Southampton during the Pre Season Friendly match between Brentford and Southampton at Griffin Park on July 22, 2017 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Southampton: Pied and Gardos released by the Saints

LILLE, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 10: Maya Yoshida of Japan looks on during the international friendly match between Brazil and Japan at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on November 10, 2017 in Lille, France. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Southampton: Maya Yoshida makes Japan’s World Cup squad

COVENTRY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 06: Mark Hughes, Manager of Stoke City during the The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Coventry City and Stoke City at Ricoh Arena on January 6, 2018 in Coventry, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Southampton: Should the Saints have only given Hughes two years?

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: The Southampton crest is seen ahead of the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Manchester United at St Mary's Stadium on September 20, 2015 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

Southampton: Saints’ application for Women’s Championship team denied

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Matt Targett of Fulham in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Queens Park Rangers at Craven Cottage on March 17, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Southampton: Targett and Fulham gain Premier League promotion

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Stoke manager Mark Hughes looks on during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Newcastle United at Bet365 Stadium on January 1, 2018 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Southampton: Mark Hughes agrees to three-year contract with Saints

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 03: Matt Targett of Fulham during the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Leeds United at Craven Cottage on April 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Southampton: On-loan Targett set for Wembley play-off final

SWANSEA, WALES - MAY 08: Mark Hughes, Manager of Southampton celebrates during the Premier League match between Swansea City and Southampton at Liberty Stadium on May 8, 2018 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Southampton: Saints confirm pre-season tour of China

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 14: The Ted Bates statue is seen outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium on April 14, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)

Southampton: Saints to miss out on Champions League bonuses

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 14: Jan Bednarek of Southampton scores his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium on April 14, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Southampton: Bednarek awarded club’s Player of the Month award

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Olufela Olomola of Southampton (L) and Jermain Defoe of Sunderland (R) battle for possession during the EFL Cup fourth round match between Southampton and Sunderland at St Mary's Stadium on October 26, 2016 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Southampton: Youngster Olufela Olomola joins Scunthorpe United

WIGAN, ENGLAND - MARCH 18: Cedric Soares of Southampton (L) celebrates as he scores their second goal with Dusan Tadic during The Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Wigan Athletic and Southampton at DW Stadium on March 18, 2018 in Wigan, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Southampton: Cedric Soares makes Portugal’s 23-man World Cup squad

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: Ryan Bertrand of Southampton shows appreciation to the fans after the Premier League match between Leicester City and Southampton at The King Power Stadium on April 19, 2018 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Southampton: Bertrand axed from England World Cup squad

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MARCH 10: Sofiane Boufal of Southampton takes a look around the pitch prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Southampton at St. James Park on March 10, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Southampton: Saints winger Sofiane Boufal confirms desire to leave St Mary’s

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Dusan Tadic of Southampton shows appreciation to the fans after the Premier League match between Southampton and Manchester City at St Mary's Stadium on May 13, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Southampton 0-1 Man City: Saints ease to safety despite loss

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Southampton at Etihad Stadium on November 29, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Southampton vs. Manchester City: Surely Saints are safe ahead of final day clash?!