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'It's great news for all Southampton fans': Club legend Matt Le Tissier hails news of manager Ralph Hasenhuttl signing a new deal until 2024 and praises his 'mental strength' for not quitting after 9-0 Leicester mauling

Southampton icon Matt Le Tissier is ecstatic at the announcement that manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has signed a new deal at the club until 2024.

The news was confirmed on Tuesday morning with Hasenhuttl having done a brilliant job in overturning their fortunes since an embarrassing and thumping record-breaking 9-0 home defeat by Leicester City in October.

Le Tissier has greeted the announcement - hailing the Austrian's mental fortitude for sticking at the task and not chucking the towel in after that mauling.

'Certainly is [a remarkable comeback]. The club are delighted that Ralph has signed, and it's great news for all Southampton fans.