Long had been with the Saints since 2014. Image: Mark Kerton Long had been with the Saints since 2014. Image: Mark Kerton SOUTHAMPTON HAVE CONFIRMED that Ireland international Shane Long has left the Premier League side following the conclusion of his contract.
The Irishman has been linked with a move to Championship club Reading, where he previously spent seven seasons.Long, who has also won 88 caps for Ireland, will be fondly remembered by many Southampton fans for his contributions over the past eight years. Long also scored the Premier League’s fastest-ever goal for the Saints in 2019, betting after just 7.69 seconds against Watford as he played a key role in helping his team to fight off the threat of relegation in that 2018/19 campaign.
“Everyone at Southampton Football Club would like to express their gratitude to Shane for his incredible dedication and service throughout his time at St Mary’s, and we wish him well for the future,” reads an official statement.Rugby Analysis Get Murray Kinsella's match analysis and Garry Doyle's updates from New Zealand exclusive to membersLong could now return to Reading, who were his first English club after moving from Cork City in 2005.
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