Dusan Tadic: Southampton winger agrees Ajax move

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Dusan Tadic
Dusan Tadic scored 23 goals in four seasons with Southampton

Southampton winger Dusan Tadic has agreed to join Dutch club Ajax for an initial 11.4 million euros (£10m).

The 29-year-old Serbia midfielder, who is in Russia for the World Cup, leaves Saints after four years.

He joined from FC Twente for £10.9m in the summer of 2014 and scored 23 goals in 162 appearances for the club.

Tadic, who signed a new four-year deal in 2016, will officially complete his move when the transfer window opens on 1 July.

The attacker has signed a four-year deal with the Eredivisie club and the fee could rise to £11.4m.

Serbia face Brazil on Wednesday (19:00 BST) and can qualify for the round of 16 with a win.

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  • Comment posted by unknown, at 15:29 27 Jun 2018

    An inconsistent performer over the 4 years that he's been here. I wish him well but for me he went missing far too often last season. His best games were before Pelle left.

  • Comment posted by Mkwawa, at 15:18 27 Jun 2018

    Southampton continuing their great tradition of selling their best players.

  • Comment posted by Kristian Eivind Espedal, at 16:22 27 Jun 2018

    Why didn't he move to Liverpool like everyone else does ?

  • Comment posted by Pierres28, at 16:04 27 Jun 2018

    Has been missing for the last 2 seasons never once influenced a game last year and his histronics awful. Now get rid of Redmond and use Sims and the kids we have.

    The proper Soton way!

  • Comment posted by Dan Eade, at 15:26 27 Jun 2018

    To be fair, he has been getting progressively less consistent, but irrespective of that is still a great a player to have. Shame to see him leave given his service to the club and the fact he still brings something to the table that the rest of the attack don't.

  • Comment posted by U15780539, at 15:36 27 Jun 2018

    They have signed an excellent player as a replacement for less money. Armstrong will be a massive player for Southampton. A real talented player he is.

  • Comment posted by igsey, at 15:25 27 Jun 2018

    Really going to miss him, he's always done his best for us and used the Southampton shirt to play his game and display his talent. I'm very glad he's not moving to a PL rival - let's hope he's replaced quickly!

  • Comment posted by StevieT, at 17:39 27 Jun 2018

    Good luck Dusan. Great player and refreshingly loyal.

  • Comment posted by StaffsSaint, at 17:32 27 Jun 2018

    His best seasons were his first 2, with Pellet, both were excellent. Inconsistent under Purl, poor under MP2 and actually nearly back to his best under Sparky. Rumours are thatbthere as a release clause for non qualification for Europe.
    For those slating Mark Hughes for selling, HE DON'T SELL THE PLAYERS, Les does.
    Sad to see him go but good luck Dusan Tadic😇

  • Comment posted by 80GGG80, at 15:15 27 Jun 2018

    surprised it is not for more

  • Comment posted by thesaints, at 19:31 27 Jun 2018

    @60= yep as usual all the Man U plastics on slating Saints. Sorry but there is no way he would be sold unless he wanted to go. MH was probably giving him a hard time about being lazy and inconsistent maybe?

  • Comment posted by thesaints, at 16:05 27 Jun 2018

    He will have wanted out IMO. Its about building a team not individuals. Sorry but he wasn't that good we cant afford to lose him. We have needed someone who can change a game for about the last 4 years spookily enough and that aint Tadic!

  • Comment posted by JustAnArab, at 15:28 27 Jun 2018

    Be interesting to see the fee they've received for him. As some teams such as Stoke found out last year, flogging arnoutovic for £25m at the time seemed a great bit of business, but he was one of the few players who can win you a game, which ultimately stoke didn't do enough of last season

  • Comment posted by BoingBoingRich, at 15:20 27 Jun 2018

    1. more than undisclosed?

  • Comment posted by sirdavos, at 21:54 27 Jun 2018

    Decent bit of business by Southampton. 10m recouped for a hot and cold 29yr old.

  • Comment posted by ordinary footie fan, at 17:38 27 Jun 2018

    RE 47 "where's he gone Dusan Tadic" was often said DURING Saints games😀. I know, because I was there (as they say).

  • Comment posted by footiefan81, at 16:50 27 Jun 2018

    Arguably one of their better players but looks a good bit of business. Had arguably the best four years of his career and selling him on for £1m less than they paid. Typical of Southampton who run a good business.

  • Comment posted by disgustedofwells, at 11:14 28 Jun 2018

    Scored a few crackers, and made some vital assists, but probably cashing in is a good deal, given he was inconsistent
    He held his own in the PL, but he'll be a star in the Netherlands!

  • Comment posted by Roger V T, at 23:15 27 Jun 2018

    Had his moments until last season. Good business for Saints. Very one (left) footed. During four years never appeared to have worked on improving his right foot consequently lost that element of surprise. Last season spent most of the time gesticulating and blaming others when moves broke down. Yes last quarter contributed more, but more for the team? or himself/

  • Comment posted by Elusive, at 20:05 27 Jun 2018

    I like Ajax, they're a clean football team!

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