Fresh from representing France at the World Cup , the midfielder made no secret of his desire to leave St Mary 's .
The club dug their heels in and managed to retain midfielder 's services amidst interest from the likes of Tottenham .
Fresh from representing France at the World Cup , the midfielder made no secret of his desire to leave St Mary 's but the club dug their heels in and managed to retain his services amidst interest from the likes of Tottenham .