RUDI Skacel has admitted he would like to leave Saints if an “interesting” offer comes in for him.

The 29-year-old said he does not know what his future holds at the club and believes they are relying too heavily on their youngsters.

Skacel was frozen out at the start of the season, but returned to Jan Poortvliet’s side for the 0-0 draw with Sheffield United in October.

Since then, he has been a constant fixture at left-back.

He is reported to have told Czech newspaper Denik Sport that he is open to offers and would like to play in a top European league.

“We will see what happens,” he said. “If there is an offer, then I would like to experience something new.

“If there is any interesting option for me, then I will go.

“It is too early to return home (to the Czech Republic).

“I am still young and would like to play in a high-quality European league.”

When asked about what his future was at Saints, Skacel apparently said: “Honestly, I don’t know.

“Last summer they told me that if I didn’t leave I wouldn’t be playing.

“And then at one point they moved me from the reserves to the first team.

“I have played in 17 games in a row [16, actually]. I don’t know what kind of role is that.

“I am one of the three older players who were in the team two years ago when Southampton were battling for promotion.

“There is plenty of talented and skilful lads in the team, but if nine are picked into the starting line-up then that’s too many.

“Suddenly they wanted me to play, so I have been playing.

“It is clear that we have a big task ahead of us as it will be a fight until the last round.”

Skacel joined Saints from Scottish Premier League side Hearts, on a four-year deal in July 2006, for £1.6m.

He had the opportunity to join Championship rivals Ipswich before the last transfer window closed, but turned them down.

Skacel finished last season on loan at German side Hertha Berlin and was able to force his way into the Czech Republic side for Euro 2008, although he never made it onto the pitch.

He told the Daily Echo recently that he would still like to play international football, but the Championship is not viewed as a good enough league back home.