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Loan player Flynn Downes expressed his strong desire to extend his stay at Saints for the upcoming season, emphasizing his attachment to the club and his enjoyment of playing there. The midfielder’s contributions have been pivotal to Southampton’s success this season, notably in securing qualification for the Championship playoffs.

Southampton’s performance has notably dipped in games where the 25-year-old Downes hasn’t featured, winning only two out of ten league fixtures. Russell Martin, the team’s manager, has stressed the importance of promotion in potentially retaining Downes for the next season, particularly highlighting his significance to the team’s dynamics.

In an interview with the Daily Echo, Downes affirmed his interest in continuing with Southampton, praising the club, the coaching staff, and expressing his fondness for the environment. However, he acknowledged that his future hinges on discussions with his parent club, West Ham, once the current season concludes.

Reports suggest that Downes may be given an opportunity to showcase his skills at West Ham next season before any decisions are made about his future. Despite this uncertainty, Downes remains focused on his current responsibilities with Southampton, aiming to contribute to their playoff campaign before addressing future plans.

Following Southampton’s goalless draw with West Brom in the first leg of their playoff semi-final, Downes reflected on the result, considering it a positive outcome, particularly given the importance of keeping a clean sheet away from home. He expressed confidence in Southampton’s prospects heading into the second leg at St Mary’s, seeing the draw as advantageous for his team.