JF: I spoke to the club and said there could be possibilities [to move] and I would like the club to consider it.
GS: Seven years with the club shows you were a good servant. Did the club not get that? If someone is coming to you offering a better deal, then Southampton had to understand that you was in demand. I think you can't have enough experienced players in the dressing room - you won't have a successful team if you don't have people like yourself, good seasoned pros that put the lesser likes in the dressing room in their place before it becomes a problem.
JF: I appreciate what the club had done for me since day one but we all have to take care of our families. There were offers that came in that would take care of my family in ways that Southampton weren't willing to. It's a difficult situation.
I arrived in the Premier League late at 29 years old - you still have to live 50 years after football. You do your best for yourself and your family. You've got to fight for what you believe. I respected the club, but they weren't willing to find an agreement and reach a compromise.