Ross Stewart has penned a farewell message to Sunderland fans after his Deadline Day move to Southampton.
In a post on the club's official website, he said: "After getting some time to reflect over the last couple of frantic days, I wanted to write this message to say thank you to everyone at Sunderland AFC for giving me the opportunity to play and represent such a fantastic club.
"The journey was surreal, from making my debut at Accrington Stanley to my final game at Fulham.
"I will always remember winning promotion with you at Wembley Stadium - the noise of the Red and White Army and experiencing that feeling with my incredible team-mates.
"I’d like to thank the head coach and backroom staff, including the medical team who have helped over the last few months in a way that is difficult to express.
"To the Sunderland fans, you really are amazing and you really do take over everywhere you go! You took to me in a way I could only have dreamed of - the nickname of the ‘Loch Ness Drogba’ that you sang about me every game is a feeling that will live with me for the rest of my life
"I wish everyone connected with the Club all the very best for the future."
