SWANSEA City chairman Andy Coleman says the club will "fight for what they are owed" in regards to the compensation package paid by Saints to bring Russell Martin to St Mary's. 

Saints had been locked in a month-long dispute with the South Wales side over the amount of compensation owed to hire Martin, who had another year remaining on his Swansea deal.

A stipulation in Martin's contract stated he could join a fellow Championship club for a reduced fee, but the Swans felt they were owed the higher amount, due to Saints approaching the former Scotland international while still in the Premier League.

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In Swansea's statement confirming that the 37 year old would be departing for the South Coast, they said: "The club also stands first in our belief that we are owed full compensation for Russell, and will continue working diligently and strategically to protect the best interests of the club."

A further statement released by Swansea chairman Coleman said: "I know you are frustrated and I am as well."

He added: "Due to the compensation complexities and the legalities of the process, it has been difficult for either myself or the club to comment on Russell's departure to Southampton.

"We will continue to fight for what we are owed and you should expect us to do just that."

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Martin has signed a three-year contract at St Mary's, and a further announcement regarding his backroom staff is expected in due course.