The defender joined Tottenham on a permanent deal on
Wednesday amid controversy surrounding a clause held by his former loan
club, prompting threats of legal action
The defender spent a highly successful loan spell at St Mary's last season, with the club holding the right to sign the player for £6.9 million unless parent club Atletico Madrid paid £1.5m to cancel the clause.
However, Tottenham stole a march on Southampton and confirmed Alderweireld as their third summer signing on a five-year deal on Wednesday amid threats of legal action towards Atletico from Koeman.
"I understand that there is some disappointment," he is quoted as saying by De Telegraaf.
"I have sent a text message to Ronald and thanked him for a great year. He gave me a lot of confidence and made me a better footballer.
"I gave 100 per cent for Southampton and wish everyone luck for next season."
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