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Theo Walcott confirma su salida de los Saints en un mensaje elegante antes del partido contra el Liverpool.

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Theo Walcott confirma su salida de los Saints en un mensaje elegante antes del partido contra el Liverpool.

Southampton academy graduate Theo Walcott returned to the club for a second spell in 2020, initially joining on loan from Everton before signing a permanent deal with Saints.

Southampton academy graduate Theo Walcott returned to the club for a second spell in 2020, initially joining on loan from Everton before signing a permanent deal with Saints.

Theo Walcott Confirms Final Southampton Appearance

Theo Walcott has confirmed that the game against Liverpool will be his final appearance for Southampton.

The 34-year-old is out of contract at Saints this summer, having signed a two-year deal to return to the club on a permanent basis in 2021, after spending the 2020/21 campaign on loan from Everton.

He has played 35 times since returning to the club permanently, with two goals in 23 appearances this season as Southampton have been relegated from the Premier League.

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But now, the Southampton academy graduate has taken to social media to confirm that he will be leaving the club, with Walcott posting a classy message about the club and his wishes for the future.

He said: "Today marks my last appearance in a Saints shirt and I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone at @SouthamptonFC - it’s a fantastic club with incredible people.

"I am really disappointed for the fans that we weren’t able to stay in the Premier League this season, but I am certain the club will be back there again soon. Thanks to all of you for your support right back to my debut aged 16 years old.

"I would like to wish the team and fans every success for the future. My aim is to continue playing and I’m looking forward to the next challenge…"

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