It’s amazing what a few months can do to a fan’s perspective on a certain player, and Cedric Soares has become the latest player to experience this phenomenon.
Do #SaintsFC offer Cedders a new deal in the summer, before or let him walk away for nowt?https://t.co/PgAlrtkeaj
— Saints Mike (@Saints_Mike7167) January 15, 2020
The Portuguese defender announced in November via The Telegraph that he was leaving Southampton come the end of this season, yet since that bombshell, the 28-year-old right-back has developed into one of the Saints most consistent performers and a mainstay in Ralph Hasenhuttl’s starting XI as stats from Transfermarkt show.
Was the 9-0 defeat the season-defining moment?
Yes, it gave us the kick we needed
No, other results were more important
As well as winning the favour of Hasnehuttl, Cedric has again become a favourite amongst fans for his showings in games that have seen Southampton rise from the pits of the Premier League to the safety of midtable, and some supporters on social media are now keen on the defender staying at the club beyond this season.
Here’s what a few Saints fans had to say about Cedric on Twitter…
Sign him up
— GREG (@gregoryjkennedy) January 15, 2020
Unless there’s a better replacement, then yes!!
— steve (@saintly67) January 15, 2020
New deal, been excellent lately
— Ben Thorpe (@thorpey_10) January 15, 2020
Keep him
— Melanie Hugh (@hugh_melanie) January 15, 2020
New deal if he wants it
— Saints0001 (@saints00001) January 15, 2020
I’d offer him a two year deal but wouldn’t push the boat out too far.
— Knotty Ash (@saintash1964) January 15, 2020
The Portuguese defender joined Southampton from Sporting Lisbon in 2015 as a replacement for Nathaniel Clyne.
