Southampton chairman Ralph Krueger has paid tribute to Rickie Lambert after he completed his move to Liverpool this morning.
Lambert, 32, moves to Anfield for £4 million.
Krueger commented: "On behalf of the club, I would like to thank Rickie. He served with distinction and helped to take Saints from League 1 to the Premier League.
"Rickie has been a shining light in Saints' growth and will forever remain an icon in the history of the club. He leaves with the best wishes of everyone at Southampton and will always be welcome back at St Mary's."
