MIDFIELDER Stuart Armstrong departs Saints much-loved after six years and 214 matches of service to the club.

Saints have confirmed the 32 year old is set to exit St Mary's at the end of his contract this summer, despite promotion.

Armstrong is football IQ personified, thanks to his slick play in possession - and his name gave supporters one of their best chants.

He netted 25 goals for Saints since joining from Celtic in 2018 and we have compiled our favourites for your viewing pleasure...

Fulham 3-2 Southampton - Premier League - 24/11/18

Crystal Palace 0-2 Southampton - Premier League - 21/01/20 

Norwich City 0-3 Southampton - Premier League - 19/06/20

Southampton 2-0 Newcastle - Premier League - 06/05/20 

Southampton 1-3 Arsenal - Premier League - 26/01/21 

Southampton 2-1 Coventry City - FA Cup - 06/02/22 

Stoke City 0-1 Southampton - Championship - 04/10/23 

Watford 1-1 Southampton - FA Cup - 29/01/24