The forward starred in the 2023\/24 Championship promotion-winning campaign in which he was crowned Fans' and Players' Player of the Season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It\u2019s amazing. Coming off last season, having that buzz, coming back into pre-season and getting started again brings back memories, so I\u2019m delighted. I\u2019m looking forward to it \u2013 back in the Premier League, it\u2019s the best league in the world. It\u2019s just about enjoying it and hopefully pushing on,\" said Armstrong to Southampton\u2019s media team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Armstrong's 37 goal contributions, which included 24 goals and 13 assists, was the highest tally of any player in England's top four divisions last term. It was his match-winning strike at Wembley in May\u2019s play-off final against Leeds United that secured Saints\u2019 immediate return to the Premier League \u2013 a memorable moment that will forever hold a special place in Southampton folklore.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 27-year-old joined the club from Blackburn Rovers in the summer of 2021 and has gone on to make 119 appearances, scoring 29 goals, and regularly captained the team in the absence of Jack Stephens last season, highlighting his growth as a leader.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Armstrong's 37 goal contributions, which included 24 goals and 13 assists, was the highest tally of any player in England's top four divisions last term. It was his match-winning strike at Wembley in May\u2019s play-off final against Leeds United that secured Saints\u2019 immediate return to the Premier League \u2013 a memorable moment that will forever hold a special place in Southampton folklore.<\/p>\r\n\r\n