Mario Lemina has revealed that he has not ruled out leaving Southampton this summer, with the Saints reportedly open to letting the Gabonese midfielder leave the club.
Lemina, who spent the majority of last season out with an injury, has been touted as one of the names potentially being sold by Southampton, with Ralph Hasenhuttl ready to revamp his squad for next season.
The midfielder, speaking to Foot Mercato, via Get French Football News, revealed that Southampton have told him he is free to leave the club this summer, and that he is exploring his options.
Lemina said:
Today, I am at Southampton, I still have another 3 years of contract. But it is true that I do not rule out the possibility of seeing something else.
The last 4 months have not been easy for me, with my injury. The coach put his team together. I want to start afresh. So why not leave.
However, Lemina has also revealed that he is willing to stay at Southampton, if he feels like he does not fit in Ralph Hasenhuttl’s plans.
We have very good discussions with the club. We are in agreement. If I don’t feel good in this project, I can leave. Otherwise, the the club is counting on me, there is no problem. They are giving me the opportunity to be able to go elsewhere.
Lemina has made 46 appearances for Southampton in the league since joining from Juventus in 2017, scoring two goals in that time.
The midfielder revealed he is exploring his options, and is waiting for the best offer for his future.
We are working on it with my agents, we are not putting ourselves under any pressure. We are waiting truly for the best project, the best offer. We look at it day by day. For the moment, I am at Southampton and I am working the best I can to be the best possible form.
