Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has endorsed Manolo Gabbiadini's imminent transfer to Serie A side Sampdoria, stating it is a move that's good for all parties involved.
Hasenhuttl all but confirmed Gabbiadini's exit from St Mary's, suggesting that the reported £11m deal is close to completion.
The Austrian also praised the move, suggesting the Italy international would have little hope of a future at Southampton under his management.
Hasenhuttl said via the Daily Mail: "He is a good player, fantastic technique, but I think with this intensive pressing system we try to play, it is not his way, so it was better to find a solution which is better for both sides.