Southampton defender Toby Alderweireld has said he would like to stay with the club beyond this season - but admits the decision is not up to him.
Alderweireld is on loan from Atletico Madrid until the end of the campaign, but his parent side still have control of his future.
Saints have a clause in the deal allowing them to purchase the 26-year-old for £6.8m, but Atletico can pay a £1.5m fee to buy that option back.
"If I could choose then of course I would like to stay here," Alderweireld told the BBC.
Alderweireld added: "It's not up to me. Atletico could decide that they want me back. I have two years left there so it is difficult for me to answer the question.
"I'm enjoying the Premier League, I'm enjoying playing for Southampton - I love the club and I love the fans.
"I am enjoying it here and my mind and focus is on Southampton."
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