Southampton midfielder Jordy Clasie has told the Dutch media, as quoted by The Sun, that he wants to return to former club Feyenoord at the end of the 2017-18 campaign.

What's the story?

There was a lot of excitement among Southampton fans when Ronald Koeman sanctioned the £8m signing of Clasie from Feyenoord in the summer of 2015.

The midfielder had previously been linked with Manchester United, and at the age of 25, certainly had time on his side as he looked to make an impact in the Premier League.

Clasie, who is valued at £9m by transfermarkt.co.uk, turned out on 25 occasions for Southampton during the 2015-16 season, before making a further 24 appearances last season under the management of Claude Puel.

New Saints boss Mauricio Pochettino deemed the Netherlands international surplus to requirements, however, and sent him on loan to Club Brugge for the 2017-18 campaign.

Clasie has only made three appearances for the Belgian outfit this season, however, and has revealed that he wants to return to Feyenoord next summer.

Where did it go wrong for Clasie?

There is absolutely no question that the Southampton supporters were thrilled with the midfielder's arrival.

He signed a five-year contract with the Premier League club, and was expected to bring all of the required attributes to a team that like to have possession of the ball.

It just has not happened for Clasie, but he is not the first, nor will he be the last player to struggle in the Premier League after impressing in Dutch football.

The midfielder only started 12 Premier League matches last season, and has revealed that he wanted to return to Feyenoord this summer, but the Dutch club turned the deal down.

Clasie is hopeful that a return to Netherlands will be secured next summer, and if that occurs, it would be a massive shame for a player that is clearly talented enough to make a big impression on the Premier League.

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