SOUTHAMPTON's sorry season has resulted in an instant return to the Championship – and a monetary blow for Arsenal.
The Saints' relegation from the Premier League was confirmed after a on Sunday.
Southampton wasted no time in sacking manager Ivan Juric and are already
But Arsenal also missed out on a seven-figure payday once the Saints' fate was confirmed.
The Gunners sold goalkeeper to Southampton last summer.
The South Coast club to bring the stopper to St Mary's.
A clause in the England star's contract stipulated that a further £1m would be paid to Arsenal if Southampton stayed up.
But after their relegation, Southampton don't need to pay up.
Ramsdale has played 23 top-flight games this season for Southampton, conceding 54 goals.
The Saints stopper has kept just two clean sheets .
Southampton began the season full of hope under Russell Martin.
But they following a number of heavy defeats.
Juric was brought in to steady the ship, but Saints could only muster a pitiful 10 points from 31 games.
The Croatian leaves the club as statistically .
Assistant coach Simon Rusk will now take charge of the team until the end of the season.
Former England midfielderhas bagged a role as his No2.
Rusk and Lallana will be in the dugout for this weekend's visit of Aston Villa.
