The owners of Southampton FC have said they will announce plans at the end of the season for a return to the Premier League.
Dragan Solak, Henrik Kraft and Rasmus Ankersen, from Sport Republic, said they were "frustrated" by relegation. after taking over in January 2022.
In a statement, they appealed for unity while they considered their next steps.
Former Saints star Matt Le Tissier said the owners had invested about £140m, achieving "little return".
He tweeted: "Sad to see what's happened to my team this season.