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Southampton proved Fraser Forster had turned down the possibility at Celtic while trying to fight for his position at St Mary’s.
The goalkeeper returned to Parkhead on loan last summer and a key man in Neil Lennon’s appearance won a league and cup double.
Forster was also inspired by his performances in Europe, in the two victories against Lazio, and Celtic were willing to bring him back in his career 10 in a row.
However, England has rejected this opportunity and will now seek to regain the number one spot in Southampton.
Executive Director Martin Semmens told BBC Radio Solent: “Fraser has taken the active resolve to return. He didn’t need to stay at Celtic anymore, he wanted to come back and play for us, so let’s give him that chance. “
“Fraser has been an integral component of the team since his return. He couldn’t be in the July games because he wasn’t allowed to be a component of that team, but now he’s a complete component of it. “
“He’s educated and he’s doing great, so we’ll see how it evolves, but Fraser is an integral component of our team in the future. “
Forster will now remain fighting for his place, and Semmens believes he can impress manager Ralph Hassenhuttl.
He said: “There has never been one with Fraser from the point of view of dating.
“He’s trained brilliantly and he’s a fantastic guy. He and Ralph (Hasenhuttl) never had any disorders and they didn’t spend a lot of time together.
“He’s still our player and we’re watching closely. “