Many Southampton fans have been praising defender Ryan Bertrand and believe he should be rewarded with a new contract at St Mary’s.
The 30-year-old has been on the South Coast since his £10m from Chelsea in 2015 after spending the previous campaign on loan with the Saints.
During that time, he has been a regular for Southampton and has scored eight goals and provided 19 assists in 198 appearances, as per TransferMarkt.
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As a result, Bertrand has developed his relationship with the St Mary’s faithful and has become a much-loved figure on the South Coast, with his influence on the team being hailed by his teammates over the years.
Because of this, supporters were keen to see Bertrand rewarded for his hard work and made their feelings clear about his contributions on social media. One fan said he “doesn’t get enough praise”, while another described him as a “top player”.
He’s gonna end his career here I imagine. Been here most of his career top player.
— just some guy (@PMBDis) June 17, 2020
Love that
— Max (@scummermax) June 17, 2020
Hopefully see his contract extended
— Hebbes (@HebbesAlex) June 17, 2020
Sounds like he’s off to me 😂 it’s like saying “yes I have the backing of the chairman and the board!”
— Mick (@riverheart79) June 17, 2020
And long may he continue with us 🙏🏼🤞🏻
— Ray (@splurtissier) June 17, 2020
Can’t say it enough – Bertrand doesn’t get enough praise. Solid when healthy and has never lacked commitment to the club over the years. https://t.co/MPFqGK2Ho2
— Matt (@mattneuhausen) June 17, 2020
