He left Saints 3 years ago, but now he is back as the club announce that James Ward Prowse is once again back at St Mary's after time at West Ham, Nottingham Forest & Burnley.
It's been in the news for days, so I can't imagine anyone is surprised but Saints have confirmed that James Ward Prowse has returned home.
Now back on the south coast, Ward-Prowse said:
"It feels a bit surreal. The last couple of days have been pretty intense, but I’m delighted to be back, and to be wearing the red and white again is truly special.
"It’s the place I call home, obviously having come through the Academy since I was eight. It was an incredible journey up until the point that I left, but home is a special place and I always had it in the back of my mind that it was somewhere that I wanted to be. I’m here today very excited and looking forward to the challenge ahead.”
Group Sporting Director Johannes Spors added: "James has an incredible history and connection with this football club and needs no introduction.
"He will add huge value both on and off the pitch and we’re delighted to have been able to bring him home.”