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title: "Southampton: Yan Valery eyes departure"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/southampton-saints-yan-valery-ralph-hasenhuttl-st-marys-stadium/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "jonathan radcliffe"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-01-02T18:05:21Z"
modified: "2021-01-02T18:05:21Z"
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# Southampton: Yan Valery eyes departure

**[According to The Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9105511/Southampton-outcast-Yan-Valery-considering-January-exit-exiled-Ralph-Hasenhuttl.html), Southampton defender Yan Valery is eyeing a move away from St. Mary’s Stadium during the January transfer window.**

### **Valery wants exit**

During the 2020/21 season, Valery is [yet to play a single minute](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/yan-valery/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/406008) in the Premier League. It seems that he has become somewhat of an outcast under current Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl.

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As such, the Frenchman is believed to be considering his future at the club, and is prepared to move on from the south coast to secure more playing time.

### **Wise decision**

Valery once looked to be a solid option for the future of the St. Mary’s outfit. During the 2018/19 term, he made 23 appearances in the top flight, scoring twice and providing an assist. However, he played just 11 times amongst the elite last season, with Kyle Walker-Peters nailing down a spot at right-back to continually keep Valery out of the team. That came despite Ralph Hasenhuttl previously [praising](https://readsouthampton.com/2019/03/03/hasenhuttl-heaps-praise-on-valery/) Valery’s [“fantastic development”](https://readsouthampton.com/2019/03/03/hasenhuttl-heaps-praise-on-valery/).

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The youngster has already [made it clear to Hasenhuttl indirectly](https://onefootball.com/en/news/yan-valery-sends-warning-shot-to-ralph-hasenhuttl-i-dont-want-to-stop-here-just-being-a-premier-league-player-31817870) that he does not intend to be back-up option. Currently valued at [£5.67m](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/yan-valery/marktwertverlauf/spieler/406008) (Transfermarkt), Valery is still [under contract until 2023](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/yan-valery/profil/spieler/406008) – the Saints should therefore be able to get their hands on a respectable fee for Valery. A parting of ways appears to be the best option for all involved.

***In other news, [Southampton have been urged to move for this ace compared to Luka Modric.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/southampton-fc-transfer-rumours/southampton-saints-lewis-cook-luka-modric-ralph-hasenhuttl-st-marys-stadium/)***